Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1978
Price: 142,00€
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The Story
In the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand, founded in Lannepax over a century ago, perpetuates the art of vintage eaux-de-vie. This 1978 vintage perfectly embodies the elegance of the Gascon terroir: a spirit patiently aged in oak barrels for several decades, where time has chiseled every nuance. Today, the Lhéraud family watches over this living heritage, a symbol of rare and timeless expertise.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof according to the traditional method, this Bas Armagnac has been slowly aged in Gascon oak barrels. The natural porosity of the wood allows for subtle micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and promoting aromatic evolution. The interactions between the wood and the eau-de-vie develop complex notes of vanilla, honey, caramel, and sweet spices, while the sandy-clay terroir imparts finesse, structure, and balance. This prolonged aging perfectly illustrates the harmony between power and elegance, the signature of Baron Gaston Legrand's vintages.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1978 offers a round and generous palate, with a subtle balance between power and elegance. The nose opens with aromas of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, supported by a delicate and refined woodiness. With aeration, notes of candied fruits and noble rancio appear, revealing the depth and complexity of this vintage. Its long and harmonious finish makes it an ideal spirit to be savored neat, as a digestif, or to accompany foie gras, flambéed meats and game, aged cheeses, or red fruit desserts.
Price: 142,00€
The Story
In the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand, founded in Lannepax over a century ago, perpetuates the art of vintage eaux-de-vie. This 1978 vintage perfectly embodies the elegance of the Gascon terroir: a spirit patiently aged in oak barrels for several decades, where time has chiseled every nuance. Today, the Lhéraud family watches over this living heritage, a symbol of rare and timeless expertise.
The Vinification
Distilled at a low proof according to the traditional method, this Bas Armagnac has been slowly aged in Gascon oak barrels. The natural porosity of the wood allows for subtle micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and promoting aromatic evolution. The interactions between the wood and the eau-de-vie develop complex notes of vanilla, honey, caramel, and sweet spices, while the sandy-clay terroir imparts finesse, structure, and balance. This prolonged aging perfectly illustrates the harmony between power and elegance, the signature of Baron Gaston Legrand's vintages.
The Tasting
The Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1978 offers a round and generous palate, with a subtle balance between power and elegance. The nose opens with aromas of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, supported by a delicate and refined woodiness. With aeration, notes of candied fruits and noble rancio appear, revealing the depth and complexity of this vintage. Its long and harmonious finish makes it an ideal spirit to be savored neat, as a digestif, or to accompany foie gras, flambéed meats and game, aged cheeses, or red fruit desserts.
France
La Gascogne, territoire historique du sud-ouest de la France s'étendant sur le Gers, les Landes et le Lot-et-Garonne, est le berceau de l'Armagnac, la plus ancienne eau-de-vie de France. Ce spiritueux d'exception, élaboré depuis le XIVe siècle, incarne l'âme et la tradition de cette région au caractère affirmé.
L'Armagnac se décline en trois zones d'appellation distinctes : le Bas-Armagnac, reconnu comme le plus noble des crus avec ses sols sablo-argileux (sables fauves) qui confèrent finesse et élégance ; la Ténarèze, dont les sols argilo-calcaires produisent des armagnacs puissants et structurés ; et le Haut-Armagnac, aux sols argilo-calcaires plus durs. Ces trois terroirs reposent sur le cône alluvial de Lannemezan, formé de sables, d'argiles et de galets issus de l'érosion des Pyrénées, créant des conditions idéales pour l'élaboration d'eaux-de-vie d'exception.
Distillé traditionnellement en alambic continu à bas degré et vieilli longuement en fûts de chêne gascon ou du Limousin, l'Armagnac développe une palette aromatique profonde et harmonieuse : prune, pruneau, fruits confits, noix, vanille, miel, épices douces, tabac et rancio noble. Terre de caractère et d'authenticité, la Gascogne perpétue un savoir-faire ancestral produisant des armagnacs expressifs, élégants et nuancés, véritables témoins du temps et de la tradition gasconne.
Anne Sarine - Local Nose
This 1978 is round and generous, with a subtle balance between power and elegance. The nose opens with walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, featuring a delicate woodiness. The palate is harmonious. Long and refined finish, revealing notes of candied fruits and noble rancio.