Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1972
Price: 165,00€
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The Story
In the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand, founded in Lannepax over a century ago, perpetuates the art of vintage eaux-de-vie. This 1972 vintage perfectly embodies the elegance of the Gascon terroir: a spirit patiently aged in oak barrels for several decades, where time has chiseled every nuance. Today, the Lhéraud family watches over this living heritage, a symbol of rare and timeless expertise.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof according to the traditional method, the Bas Armagnac 1972 has been aged extensively in Gascon oak barrels. The wood's porosity ensures slow micro-oxygenation, promoting the harmonious evolution of tannins and the development of aromatic complexity. This meticulous aging allows the wood to subtly release its aromatic compounds: vanilla, sweet spices, and woody notes. The maturation in barrels thus imparts to the eau-de-vie a silky texture, roundness on the palate, and remarkable depth, while preserving the freshness and finesse of the fruit.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1972 captivates from the nose with a "rainbow" bouquet of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla. On the palate, it proves to be generous, balanced, and elegant, offering a perfect harmony between finesse and aromatic power. The finish, long and persistent, unveils delicate spicy and fruity notes, evoking spice butter and dried fruits. This vintage is a perfect example of the house's expertise: a refined, expressive, and memorable tasting experience, to be enjoyed now or kept for further aging.
Price: 165,00€
The Story
In the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand, founded in Lannepax over a century ago, perpetuates the art of vintage eaux-de-vie. This 1972 vintage perfectly embodies the elegance of the Gascon terroir: a spirit patiently aged in oak barrels for several decades, where time has chiseled every nuance. Today, the Lhéraud family watches over this living heritage, a symbol of rare and timeless expertise.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof according to the traditional method, the Bas Armagnac 1972 has been aged extensively in Gascon oak barrels. The wood's porosity ensures slow micro-oxygenation, promoting the harmonious evolution of tannins and the development of aromatic complexity. This meticulous aging allows the wood to subtly release its aromatic compounds: vanilla, sweet spices, and woody notes. The maturation in barrels thus imparts to the eau-de-vie a silky texture, roundness on the palate, and remarkable depth, while preserving the freshness and finesse of the fruit.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1972 captivates from the nose with a "rainbow" bouquet of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla. On the palate, it proves to be generous, balanced, and elegant, offering a perfect harmony between finesse and aromatic power. The finish, long and persistent, unveils delicate spicy and fruity notes, evoking spice butter and dried fruits. This vintage is a perfect example of the house's expertise: a refined, expressive, and memorable tasting experience, to be enjoyed now or kept for further aging.
France
La Gascogne, territoire historique du sud-ouest de la France s'étendant sur le Gers, les Landes et le Lot-et-Garonne, est le berceau de l'Armagnac, la plus ancienne eau-de-vie de France. Ce spiritueux d'exception, élaboré depuis le XIVe siècle, incarne l'âme et la tradition de cette région au caractère affirmé.
L'Armagnac se décline en trois zones d'appellation distinctes : le Bas-Armagnac, reconnu comme le plus noble des crus avec ses sols sablo-argileux (sables fauves) qui confèrent finesse et élégance ; la Ténarèze, dont les sols argilo-calcaires produisent des armagnacs puissants et structurés ; et le Haut-Armagnac, aux sols argilo-calcaires plus durs. Ces trois terroirs reposent sur le cône alluvial de Lannemezan, formé de sables, d'argiles et de galets issus de l'érosion des Pyrénées, créant des conditions idéales pour l'élaboration d'eaux-de-vie d'exception.
Distillé traditionnellement en alambic continu à bas degré et vieilli longuement en fûts de chêne gascon ou du Limousin, l'Armagnac développe une palette aromatique profonde et harmonieuse : prune, pruneau, fruits confits, noix, vanille, miel, épices douces, tabac et rancio noble. Terre de caractère et d'authenticité, la Gascogne perpétue un savoir-faire ancestral produisant des armagnacs expressifs, élégants et nuancés, véritables témoins du temps et de la tradition gasconne.
Nicolas - Local Nose
This 1972 is generous, balanced, and has a silky texture. The nose, called 'rainbow,' blends walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla. The palate is in perfect harmony between finesse and power. Long and persistent finish, featuring spice butter and dried fruits.