Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1971
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The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1971 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 method, this Armagnac has aged for over fifty years in Gascon oak barrels, in the heart of the Lannepax cellars. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze, renowned for its power and aging capacity, gives this eau-de-vie a solid structure, a subtle balance, and exceptional aromatic richness.
The Tasting
On the nose, the 1971 unveils an intense bouquet of spice butter, walnut, and prune. On the palate, the full and silky texture reveals a perfect harmony between power and elegance. The tannins, still present, support notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and polished oak. The finish, of rare length, stretches out with spicy and slightly woody nuances. A vibrant and distinctive Armagnac, a vintage to offer or savor during an exceptional moment.
Region
Nouvelle Aquitaine
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is France's largest wine-growing region, stretching from Poitiers to Pau, via emblematic territories such as Bordeaux, Cognac, Agen and Bergerac. It is home to an exceptional diversity of terroirs, supported by centuries of winemaking and distilling expertise, making it the cradle of some of the world's most renowned spirits.
To the north, in the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions, we produce the famous Cognac, made from the double distillation of white wines, and Pineau des Charentes, a liqueur wine combining grape must and young Cognac, appreciated for its freshness and roundness.
Further south, in the Gers, Landes and Lot-et-Garonne regions, we produce Armagnac, France's oldest brandy. Traditionally distilled in continuous stills, it is produced in three zones: Haut-Armagnac, Ténarèze and Bas-Armagnac. These three terroirs lie on the alluvial cone of Lannemezan, an ancient soil of sand, clay and pebbles eroded from the Pyrenees. They give rise to expressive, elegant and nuanced eaux-de-vie, with aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices and dried fruit, revealed through barrel ageing.
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A vibrant and distinctive 1971, Cask Strength (Brut de Fût). The nose is intense with spice butter, walnut, and prune. The palate is full and silky, combining power and elegance, with noticeable tannins. Finish of a rare length, marked by dried fruits and polished oak.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1971 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice