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 2003 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

Resulting from a simple and traditional low-proof distillation, this Bas Armagnac 2003 has benefited from long aging in Gascon oak barrels. The grapes drew their character from the famous "sables fauves" (tawny sands), the sandy-clay soils typical of Bas-Armagnac. This slow maturation allows for the development of aromatic complexity while preserving the finesse and roundness of the fruit.

The Tasting

The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2003 reveals a supple attack and a palate of great roundness. The nose is both rich and harmonious, dominated by gourmand notes of cooked prune and fresh walnut. Upon aeration, it unveils a complex secondary nose of sweet vanilla and fern, supported by a discreet rancio. It is a perfectly balanced eau-de-vie, an ideal gift to mark a birthday or for connoisseurs of fine spirits.