Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1983
Price: 126,00€
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The Story
At 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 1983 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 low proof according to the traditional method and aged for a long time in Gascon oak barrels, the Bas Armagnac 1983 develops deep and harmonious aromas of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, honey, and sweet spices. The barrel aging promotes controlled micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and enriching the spirit's aromatic structure. The "sables fauves" (tawny sands) terroir, associated with a temperate oceanic climate, confers finesse and complexity to this exceptional vintage.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1983 presents a harmonious bouquet of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, attesting to great aromatic complexity. On the palate, the eau-de-vie (spirit) is round and generous, combining power and elegance. The long and refined finish highlights the depth and balance of this vintage, faithful to the tradition of Maison Baron Gaston Legrand. To be enjoyed neat or saved for special occasions, this vintage embodies the soul of Bas-Armagnac.
Price: 126,00€
The Story
At 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 1983 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 low proof according to the traditional method and aged for a long time in Gascon oak barrels, the Bas Armagnac 1983 develops deep and harmonious aromas of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, honey, and sweet spices. The barrel aging promotes controlled micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and enriching the spirit's aromatic structure. The "sables fauves" (tawny sands) terroir, associated with a temperate oceanic climate, confers finesse and complexity to this exceptional vintage.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1983 presents a harmonious bouquet of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, attesting to great aromatic complexity. On the palate, the eau-de-vie (spirit) is round and generous, combining power and elegance. The long and refined finish highlights the depth and balance of this vintage, faithful to the tradition of Maison Baron Gaston Legrand. To be enjoyed neat or saved for special occasions, this vintage embodies the soul of Bas-Armagnac.
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 1983 is powerful and elegant, with great complexity. The bouquet is harmonious with notes of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla. On the palate, it is round and generous. Long and refined finish, faithful to the soul of Bas-Armagnac.