Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1972
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1972 vintage embodies the timeless nobility of the Ténarèze region. Patiently aged in oak barrels, this Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) testifies to the ancestral expertise of the house founded over a century ago, now under the aegis of Maison Cognac Lhéraud.
The Vinification
Distilled according to the traditional low-proof Armagnac method, this Armagnac has aged for over fifty years in Gascon oak barrels, in the heart of the historic cellars. The clay-limestone soil of Ténarèze is the key to its solid structure, giving the eau-de-vie the ability to develop a deep aromatic richness and sustained balance over the decades.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1972 offers a powerful and expressive nose, dominated by rich aromas of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the attack is direct and balanced, highlighted by tannins that are still present, but melted. This cuvée is subtle and elegant, displaying a beautiful freshness for its age and remarkable length. The harmonious and persistent finish ends with a pleasant spicy note.
Region
Nouvelle Aquitaine
Gascony, a historic territory in southwestern France spanning the Gers, Landes and Lot-et-Garonne, is the birthplace of Armagnac, France's oldest eau-de-vie. This exceptional spirit, crafted since the 14th century, embodies the soul and tradition of this region with its strong character.
Armagnac is divided into three distinct appellations: Bas-Armagnac, the noblest cru with sandy-clay soils (sables fauves) that impart finesse and elegance; Ténarèze, whose clay-limestone soils produce powerful and structured armagnacs; and Haut-Armagnac, with harder clay-limestone soils. These terroirs rest on the Lannemezan alluvial fan, formed from Pyrenean erosion, creating ideal conditions for exceptional eaux-de-vie.
Traditionally distilled in a continuous still at low proof and aged in Gascon or Limousin oak barrels, Armagnac develops a harmonious aromatic palette: plum, prune, candied fruits, walnuts, vanilla, honey, spices, tobacco and noble rancio. Gascony perpetuates an ancestral savoir-faire producing expressive, elegant armagnacs, true witnesses of time and Gascon tradition.
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An exceptional vintage for my husband's 50th birthday! It is very powerful and yet very fine. A marvel of complexity.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1972 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice