Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1982
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1982 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 forty years in Gascon oak barrels. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze lends the eau-de-vie (spirit) a robust structure. This long Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging is essential to reveal its remarkable aromatic complexity and offer an elegant and harmonious body on the palate.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1982 Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) opens with a powerful and expressive nose, unveiling notes of spice butter, dried fruits, and walnut, characteristic of great old vintages. On the palate, the attack is direct and balanced. The rich and structured tannins support an elegant body. Subtle and aromatic, this eau-de-vie presents a beautiful freshness and exceptional length. The finish is silky and refined, a true homage to time.
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.
Recommended for you:
A vintage with character! The notes of walnut and spices are intense. Ideal for a birthday; it has aged very well, and the freshness is surprising.
Armagnac Ténarèze 1982 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice