Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1987
Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1987
Price: 120,00€
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 1987 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 according to the traditional method and aged for a long time in Gascon oak barrels, the Bas Armagnac 1987 develops an exceptional aromatic richness. The barrel aging allows for controlled micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and enriching the aromatic complexity with harmoniously integrated woody and vanilla notes.
The Tasting
This 1987 vintage reveals a harmonious bouquet of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, complemented by nuances of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the eau-de-vie (spirit) is round and generous, combining power and elegance. The long and subtle finish highlights the depth and refinement characteristic of the expertise of Maison Baron Gaston Legrand.
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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This 1987 is round and generous, combining power and elegance. The bouquet is harmonious with spice butter, dried fruits, and prune, along with notes of vanilla. Long and subtle finish, highlighting the refinement and aromatic richness of Bas-Armagnac.