Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1929
Price: 2.720,00€
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The Story
Founded over a century ago in Lannepax, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand embodies the noblest soul of Gascony. This 1929 vintage, hand-distilled and aged for nearly a century in oak barrels, bears witness to an unaltered expertise. Since 1998, the Lhéraud family has perpetuated this rare heritage, safeguarding a collection of historic vintages that make every bottle a true piece of history.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof following the Gascon tradition, the Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1929 rested for long years in Gascon oak barrels, where time slowly concentrated its aromas and softened its structure. The natural micro-oxygenation from the wood enriched the texture and developed woody and vanilla nuances, providing a perfect balance between power and elegance.
The Tasting
The Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1929 reveals an intense bouquet mingling orange peel, noble wood, mandarin, and honey. On the palate, the aromatic richness unfolds with ripe fruits, subtle touches of smoked ham, and slightly salted dried fruits. The finish is long, deep, and warm, offering a rare and refined tasting experience, reflecting the excellence of Bas-Armagnac.
Price: 2.720,00€
The Story
Founded over a century ago in Lannepax, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand embodies the noblest soul of Gascony. This 1929 vintage, hand-distilled and aged for nearly a century in oak barrels, bears witness to an unaltered expertise. Since 1998, the Lhéraud family has perpetuated this rare heritage, safeguarding a collection of historic vintages that make every bottle a true piece of history.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof following the Gascon tradition, the Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1929 rested for long years in Gascon oak barrels, where time slowly concentrated its aromas and softened its structure. The natural micro-oxygenation from the wood enriched the texture and developed woody and vanilla nuances, providing a perfect balance between power and elegance.
The Tasting
The Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1929 reveals an intense bouquet mingling orange peel, noble wood, mandarin, and honey. On the palate, the aromatic richness unfolds with ripe fruits, subtle touches of smoked ham, and slightly salted dried fruits. The finish is long, deep, and warm, offering a rare and refined tasting experience, reflecting the excellence of Bas-Armagnac.
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.
Bas Armagnac Nouvelle Aquitaine, France
William - Local Nose
This 1929 is a refined expression of Bas-Armagnac. The bouquet is intense, mingling orange peel, mandarin, and honey. On the palate, the richness is expressed through ripe fruits, with a surprising touch of smoked ham and salted dried fruits. Long, deep, and warm finish.