Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2010
Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2010
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 2010 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, following local tradition, this Bas Armagnac 2010 was set to age slowly in Gascon oak barrels. The gradual contact with the wood, facilitated by the "sables fauves" (tawny sands) soils that lend finesse to the distillate, allows for the development of complexity while ensuring beautiful suppleness on the palate. The aging is controlled for a perfect balance.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2010 is characterized by its elegance and remarkable softness. The nose unveils a refined bouquet of dried fruits, prune, and vanilla, complemented by subtle touches of sweet spices. On the palate, the eau-de-vie is silky and perfectly balanced. The finish, pleasant and persistent, confirms the high quality of this newer Bas-Armagnac. A beautiful gift to mark the year 2010.
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.
Recommended for you:
I was pleasantly surprised by the softness/smoothness of this vintage. Very silky on the palate, and the vanilla notes are very pleasant. I recommend it.