Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1961

Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1961

🇫🇷 Ténarèze | Nouvelle Aquitaine  | France

The Story

In 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 1961 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 a low proof according to the traditional method, this Bas Armagnac has aged slowly in Gascon oak barrels, whose natural porosity encourages subtle micro-oxygenation. The sandy-clay soils of Bas-Armagnac, rich in iron oxides and known as sables fauves, lend the spirits their aromatic finesse and elegant structure. With over sixty years of aging, this 1961 vintage illustrates the perfect balance between the power of the wood and the delicacy of the fruit.

The Tasting

The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1961 unveils an ample/full and silky palate, carried by a remarkable balance. The nose opens with generous notes of walnut and prune, enhanced by vegetal touches of fern and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, nuances of blond tobacco and noble wood gradually appear, testifying to long and mastered aging. Deep, elegant, and harmonious, this 1961 vintage is an exceptional eau-de-vie, ideal for gifting or savoring on memorable occasions.

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Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1961

Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1961

Price: 470,00€