Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2009
Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2009
Price: 105,00€
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 2009 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 continuous low-proof distillation, according to the Armagnac method, this vintage was aged in oak barrels in the house's cellars. The sandy-clay nature of the Bas-Armagnac soils, the famous sables fauves (tawny sands), ensures the finesse of the distillate. The patient aging allowed the tannins to soften and to develop the balance and gourmand richness of this eau-de-vie.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2009 presents itself as a charming vintage. The nose opens with rich aromas of ripe fruits, vanilla, and fresh walnut. On the palate, it deploys a round and supple texture, which evolves towards a rich and gourmand character. The finish, long and harmonious, confirms the finesse and balance of this young Bas-Armagnac. An elegant choice for a tasting or a special gift.
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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Very gourmand! The notes of fruit and vanilla are very pleasant, perfect for finishing a good meal. A supple and successful Armagnac.