Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1936
DESCRIPTION
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 1936 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 according to the traditional low-proof method, this 1936 vintage benefited from long aging in carefully selected Gascon oak barrels. The progressive micro-oxygenation allowed by the wood promotes the harmonious maturation of the eau-de-vie, developing complexity and finesse. The wood contributes its characteristic notes of vanilla and sweet spices, while the careful control of the barrels guarantees balance and aromatic purity, sublimating the fruit and natural freshness of this vintage.
The Tasting
The Vieil Armagnac 1936 stands out with its luminous amber color and a bright nose of mandarin and citrus. The palate is delicate, with a refined slight bitterness and subtle freshness that structures the whole. Nuances of honey and candied fruits complete the experience, offering roundness and balance. The finish is persistent and elegant, revealing a perfect harmony between fruit, wood, and aromatic subtlety. This vintage embodies the quintessence of Bas-Armagnac, celebrating the French art de vivre and the richness of its terroir.
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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This 1936 is bright and fresh. The nose is luminous with mandarin and citrus. The palate is delicate, marked by a refined slight bitterness and subtle freshness. Persistent and elegant finish, revealing a beautiful balance between fruit and wood.
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1936, Fruity and Elegant Vintage - Vinodelice