Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1986
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1986 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 traditional Armagnac methods, this Armagnac has matured for nearly forty years in oak barrels. Ténarèze, with its clay-limestone soils, has allowed this eau-de-vie (spirit) to develop a solid and powerful structure. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity, enhancing the natural richness of the vintage.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1986 Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) reveals a beautiful complexity acquired over the years. Its nose is powerful, blending intense notes of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and balanced, supported by rich and elegant tannins. Harmonious and aromatic, it retains remarkable freshness for its age and concludes with a long, spicy, and refined finish, typical of Ténarèze.
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.
Recommended for you:
A very fine Armagnac, even as Cask Strength (Brut de Fût). I love the balance between dried fruits and spices on the finish. An excellent choice for a connoisseur of spirits with character.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1986 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice