Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2007
Price: 105,00€
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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 2007 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 according to the traditional low-proof Armagnac art, this Bas Armagnac has aged slowly in local oak barrels. The clay and iron oxide richness of the Lannepax soils (the sables fauves) contributes to the finesse of the eau-de-vie. This prolonged aging allows the tannins to melt and ensures the development of a complex and balanced aromatic palette.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2007 is a very expressive eau-de-vie. The nose reveals beautiful aromas of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, and ripe fruits. On the palate, the texture is velvety and perfectly balanced, highlighting a pleasant roundness. The finish is distinguished by its length and warmth, unveiling a subtle complexity that invites contemplative tasting. This is an ideal vintage for a connoisseur.
Price: 105,00€
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 2007 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 according to the traditional low-proof Armagnac art, this Bas Armagnac has aged slowly in local oak barrels. The clay and iron oxide richness of the Lannepax soils (the sables fauves) contributes to the finesse of the eau-de-vie. This prolonged aging allows the tannins to melt and ensures the development of a complex and balanced aromatic palette.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2007 is a very expressive eau-de-vie. The nose reveals beautiful aromas of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, and ripe fruits. On the palate, the texture is velvety and perfectly balanced, highlighting a pleasant roundness. The finish is distinguished by its length and warmth, unveiling a subtle complexity that invites contemplative tasting. This is an ideal vintage for a connoisseur.
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
A velvety delight! It is very soft on the palate and the vanilla notes on the nose are really successful. A very beautiful birthday gift.