Armagnac Tenareze Baron Gaston Legrand 1991
DESCRIPTION
The Story
From the Lannepax terroir, the historical cradle of Armagnac, the Baron Gaston Legrand 1991 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 matured for over three decades in Gascon oak barrels. The clay-limestone terroir of Ténarèze allowed it to develop a rich structure and a pleasant roundness. The Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) aging ensures a maximum concentration of aromas, which gives this eau-de-vie (spirit) remarkable complexity and length.
The Tasting
The Ténarèze Armagnac 1991, in the Cask Strength (Brut de Fût) version, is distinguished by its roundness and elegance. Its powerful nose deploys a rich array of aromas: spice butter, dried fruits, walnut, prune, and vanilla. On the palate, the attack is direct and perfectly balanced, supported by rich and refined tannins. Subtle and aromatic, this eau-de-vie offers a harmonious, persistent, and delicately spicy finish.
REGION
Nouvelle Aquitaine
France
Gascony, a historic area of southwest France spanning the Gers, the Landes and Lot et Garonne, is the birthplace of Armagnac, the oldest brandy in France. This exceptional spirit, made since the 14th century, embodies the soul and tradition of a region with strong character.
Armagnac comes from three distinct appellation areas: Bas Armagnac, seen as the finest, with its sandy clay soils (sables fauves) that bring finesse and elegance; Ténarèze, whose clay and limestone soils produce powerful, structured armagnacs; and Haut Armagnac, with harder clay and limestone soils. These three terroirs sit on the Lannemezan alluvial fan, made of sand, clay and pebbles from the erosion of the Pyrenees, creating ideal conditions for exceptional brandies.
Traditionally distilled in a continuous still at low strength and aged for a long time in Gascon or Limousin oak casks, Armagnac develops a deep, harmonious aromatic range: plum, prune, candied fruit, walnut, vanilla, honey, sweet spice, tobacco and noble rancio. A land of character and authenticity, Gascony carries on an ancestral craft, producing expressive, elegant and nuanced armagnacs, true witnesses of time and Gascon tradition.
Recommended for you:
A magnificent Armagnac. The roundness is incredible for a Cask Strength (Brut de Fût), and the walnut/vanilla notes are very present without being heavy. A real pleasure to savor.