Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1937
Price: 2.050,00€
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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 1937 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
The 1937 vintage was distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, then aged extensively in carefully selected Gascon oak barrels. Natural micro-oxygenation through the wood promotes the harmonious evolution of aromas and the softening of tannins. The precise choice of oak and the control of the barrels allow for the development of woody, vanilla, and sweet spice notes while retaining the freshness and finesse of the fruit. The prolonged aging enriches the eau-de-vie with deep aromatic complexity and a balanced structure.
The Tasting
This Vieil Armagnac stands out with its luminous amber color. The nose opens with elegant aromas of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey, with subtle nuances of sweet spices. On the palate, the eau-de-vie is round and harmonious, offering a silky texture and remarkable depth. The finish is long, refined, and persistent, highlighting the perfect balance between aromatic power and delicacy. An exceptional vintage that embodies the soul of Bas-Armagnac and the French art de vivre.
Price: 2.050,00€
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 1937 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
The 1937 vintage was distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, then aged extensively in carefully selected Gascon oak barrels. Natural micro-oxygenation through the wood promotes the harmonious evolution of aromas and the softening of tannins. The precise choice of oak and the control of the barrels allow for the development of woody, vanilla, and sweet spice notes while retaining the freshness and finesse of the fruit. The prolonged aging enriches the eau-de-vie with deep aromatic complexity and a balanced structure.
The Tasting
This Vieil Armagnac stands out with its luminous amber color. The nose opens with elegant aromas of candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey, with subtle nuances of sweet spices. On the palate, the eau-de-vie is round and harmonious, offering a silky texture and remarkable depth. The finish is long, refined, and persistent, highlighting the perfect balance between aromatic power and delicacy. An exceptional vintage that embodies the soul of Bas-Armagnac and the French art de vivre.
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 1937 possesses remarkable harmony and astonishing depth. The nose is elegant, with candied fruits, prune, vanilla, and honey. The palate is round and silky. Long, refined, and persistent finish, revealing a perfect balance between power and delicacy.