Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1995
Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1995
Price: 112,00€
DESCRIPTION
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 1995 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, this Bas Armagnac was aged slowly in Gascon oak barrels, allowing for gentle micro-oxygenation that balances and softens the tannins. The wood imparted vanilla and slightly spicy notes, while revealing the natural richness of dried fruits and quince. The sandy-clay soils of the region, called sables fauves (tawny sands), confer structure and finesse upon the eau-de-vie. The long aging developed exceptional aromatic complexity and remarkable roundness on the palate. Every step was conceived to enhance the terroir and the vintage.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac 1995 opens with a powerful and elegant nose, blending walnut, dried fig, vanilla, and sweet spices. On the palate, it reveals a warm and balanced richness, with supple tannins and generous aromatic amplitude. The dried fruits mingle with slightly woody notes, offering a remarkable length. The finish is persistent and silky, perfect for savoring all the complexity and finesse of this vintage. Ideal to enjoy neat or to share on special occasions.
REGION
Gascogne
France
Gascony, a historic area of southwest France spanning the Gers, the Landes and Lot et Garonne, is the birthplace of Armagnac, the oldest brandy in France. This exceptional spirit, made since the 14th century, embodies the soul and tradition of a region with strong character.
Armagnac comes from three distinct appellation areas: Bas Armagnac, seen as the finest, with its sandy clay soils (sables fauves) that bring finesse and elegance; Ténarèze, whose clay and limestone soils produce powerful, structured armagnacs; and Haut Armagnac, with harder clay and limestone soils. These three terroirs sit on the Lannemezan alluvial fan, made of sand, clay and pebbles from the erosion of the Pyrenees, creating ideal conditions for exceptional brandies.
Traditionally distilled in a continuous still at low strength and aged for a long time in Gascon or Limousin oak casks, Armagnac develops a deep, harmonious aromatic range: plum, prune, candied fruit, walnut, vanilla, honey, sweet spice, tobacco and noble rancio. A land of character and authenticity, Gascony carries on an ancestral craft, producing expressive, elegant and nuanced armagnacs, true witnesses of time and Gascon tradition.
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On the nose, you immediately sense the walnut and vanilla, on the palate it is soft yet powerful, with a beautiful length. Very pleasant to savor quietly in the evening.