Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1971
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The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1971 vintage embodies the timeless nobility of the Ténarèze region. Patiently aged in oak barrels, this Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) testifies to the ancestral expertise of the house founded over a century ago, now under the aegis of Maison Cognac Lhéraud.
The Vinification
Distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, this Armagnac has aged for over fifty years in Gascon oak barrels, in the heart of the Lannepax cellars. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze, renowned for its power and aging capacity, gives this eau-de-vie a solid structure, a subtle balance, and exceptional aromatic richness.
The Tasting
On the nose, the 1971 unveils an intense bouquet of spice butter, walnut, and prune. On the palate, the full and silky texture reveals a perfect harmony between power and elegance. The tannins, still present, support notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and polished oak. The finish, of rare length, stretches out with spicy and slightly woody nuances. A vibrant and distinctive Armagnac, a vintage to offer or savor during an exceptional moment.
Region
Nouvelle Aquitaine
Gascony, a historic territory in southwestern France spanning the Gers, Landes and Lot-et-Garonne, is the birthplace of Armagnac, France's oldest eau-de-vie. This exceptional spirit, crafted since the 14th century, embodies the soul and tradition of this region with its strong character.
Armagnac is divided into three distinct appellations: Bas-Armagnac, the noblest cru with sandy-clay soils (sables fauves) that impart finesse and elegance; Ténarèze, whose clay-limestone soils produce powerful and structured armagnacs; and Haut-Armagnac, with harder clay-limestone soils. These terroirs rest on the Lannemezan alluvial fan, formed from Pyrenean erosion, creating ideal conditions for exceptional eaux-de-vie.
Traditionally distilled in a continuous still at low proof and aged in Gascon or Limousin oak barrels, Armagnac develops a harmonious aromatic palette: plum, prune, candied fruits, walnuts, vanilla, honey, spices, tobacco and noble rancio. Gascony perpetuates an ancestral savoir-faire producing expressive, elegant armagnacs, true witnesses of time and Gascon tradition.
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A vibrant and distinctive 1971, Cask Strength (Brut de Fût). The nose is intense with spice butter, walnut, and prune. The palate is full and silky, combining power and elegance, with noticeable tannins. Finish of a rare length, marked by dried fruits and polished oak.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1971 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice