Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1973
Price: 165,00€
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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 (spirits). This 1973 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
The 1973 vintage was carefully distilled according to the traditional method, then aged extensively in Gascon oak barrels. The wood's porosity allows for gentle micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and harmonizing the flavors. Contact with the oak gradually releases notes of vanilla, sweet spices, and caramel, while enriching the spirit's structure. The slow distillation and prolonged aging guarantee a round and silky texture, a remarkable aromatic balance, and a complexity that refines over time.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1973 is captivating with a "rainbow" bouquet blending walnut, prune, fern, vanilla, and dried fig. On the palate, it reveals power and finesse with generous and harmonious roundness. The finish, long and elegant, releases spicy and fruity nuances that prolong the pleasure. This vintage perfectly complements smoked salmon, foie gras, flambéed meats and game, as well as aged cheeses like Roquefort, and also pairs well with berry or dried fruit desserts, offering a complete and refined tasting experience.
Price: 165,00€
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 (spirits). This 1973 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
The 1973 vintage was carefully distilled according to the traditional method, then aged extensively in Gascon oak barrels. The wood's porosity allows for gentle micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and harmonizing the flavors. Contact with the oak gradually releases notes of vanilla, sweet spices, and caramel, while enriching the spirit's structure. The slow distillation and prolonged aging guarantee a round and silky texture, a remarkable aromatic balance, and a complexity that refines over time.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1973 is captivating with a "rainbow" bouquet blending walnut, prune, fern, vanilla, and dried fig. On the palate, it reveals power and finesse with generous and harmonious roundness. The finish, long and elegant, releases spicy and fruity nuances that prolong the pleasure. This vintage perfectly complements smoked salmon, foie gras, flambéed meats and game, as well as aged cheeses like Roquefort, and also pairs well with berry or dried fruit desserts, offering a complete and refined tasting experience.
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.
Nicolas - Local Nose
This 1973 is of remarkable power and finesse. The bouquet, known as 'rainbow,' blends walnut, prune, fern, vanilla, and dried fig. The palate is round and harmonious, with a silky texture. Long and elegant finish, rich in spicy and fruity nuances.