Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1972
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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
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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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