Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1987
Price: 150,00€
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The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1987 vintage embodies the timeless nobility of the Ténarèze region. Patiently aged in oak barrels, this Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) testifies to the ancestral expertise of the house founded over a century ago, now under the aegis of Maison Cognac Lhéraud.
The Vinification
Distilled according to traditional low-proof methods, this Armagnac has aged for nearly forty years in oak barrels. The clay-limestone soils of Ténarèze are essential for developing its structure and power. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging allowed its beautiful complexity to be fully expressed, while retaining the characteristic elegance and balance of great aging Armagnacs.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1987 Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) expresses a beautiful complexity after long aging. Its nose is powerful and inviting, revealing notes of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and perfectly balanced, supported by rich and elegant tannins. Harmonious and aromatic, it offers a long and refined finish, marked by a subtle spicy touch, proof of its high quality.
Price: 150,00€
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1987 vintage embodies the timeless nobility of the Ténarèze region. Patiently aged in oak barrels, this Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) testifies to the ancestral expertise of the house founded over a century ago, now under the aegis of Maison Cognac Lhéraud.
The Vinification
Distilled according to traditional low-proof methods, this Armagnac has aged for nearly forty years in oak barrels. The clay-limestone soils of Ténarèze are essential for developing its structure and power. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging allowed its beautiful complexity to be fully expressed, while retaining the characteristic elegance and balance of great aging Armagnacs.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1987 Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) expresses a beautiful complexity after long aging. Its nose is powerful and inviting, revealing notes of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and perfectly balanced, supported by rich and elegant tannins. Harmonious and aromatic, it offers a long and refined finish, marked by a subtle spicy touch, proof of its high quality.
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.
Katja - Local Nose
A very harmonious vintage. The notes of spices and dried fruits are magnificent on the nose. The length on the palate is exceptional. A Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) Armagnac of great finesse.