Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2008
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 2008 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 temperature, this Bas Armagnac 2008 benefited from a long stay in oak barrels from the Gers region. The aging was carefully managed to exalt the freshness and aromatic vivacity of this vintage. The famous sables fauves (tawny sands) of the terroir confer structural finesse upon the eau-de-vie, allowing for a complex and elegant development of its primary aromas.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2008 is distinguished by its beautiful aromatic freshness. The nose is elegant, combining classic notes of prune and walnut, enhanced by slight herbaceous touches. On the palate, it is generous and well-structured, with a harmonious balance. The finish is persistent and pleasant, revealing subtle spicy nuances. This is a vintage that will appeal to lovers of spirits with vivacity.
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 2008 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 temperature, this Bas Armagnac 2008 benefited from a long stay in oak barrels from the Gers region. The aging was carefully managed to exalt the freshness and aromatic vivacity of this vintage. The famous sables fauves (tawny sands) of the terroir confer structural finesse upon the eau-de-vie, allowing for a complex and elegant development of its primary aromas.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2008 is distinguished by its beautiful aromatic freshness. The nose is elegant, combining classic notes of prune and walnut, enhanced by slight herbaceous touches. On the palate, it is generous and well-structured, with a harmonious balance. The finish is persistent and pleasant, revealing subtle spicy nuances. This is a vintage that will appeal to lovers of spirits with vivacity.
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.
William - Local Nose
A very good surprise! The fresh and slightly spicy side is excellent (top). You can clearly sense the prune aromas. Excellent value for money.