Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1941
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 1941 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 1941 vintage is made from carefully selected grape varieties: Ugni Blanc for finesse, Folle Blanche for floral and fruity notes, and Baco Blanc for classic prune touches. Distilled only once in a traditional still, it benefits from prolonged aging in Limousin and Monlezun oak barrels. This ancestral method favors progressive micro-oxygenation, enriching the aromas and softening the tannins, while developing woody and vanilla nuances. The result is an eau-de-vie of exceptional aromatic complexity and roundness, faithful to the Bas-Armagnac tradition.
The Tasting
This Vieil Armagnac presents an intense and luminous amber color. The nose opens with floral and fruity aromas, supported by touches of prune and honey. On the palate, the Armagnac reveals itself to be harmonious and structured, with a silky texture and remarkable aromatic richness. The finish is long and elegant, emphasizing the perfect balance between finesse and power, offering a unique and unforgettable tasting experience.
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 1941 is a floral and fruity vintage of exceptional finesse. The nose opens with aromas of prune and honey. The palate is harmonious and silky, very well structured. Long and elegant finish, offering a perfect balance.
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1941, Exceptional Floral and Fruity Vintage - Vinodelice