Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1987
DESCRIPTION
The Story
At 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 1987 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 low proof according to the traditional method and aged for a long time in Gascon oak barrels, the Bas Armagnac 1987 develops an exceptional aromatic richness. The barrel aging allows for controlled micro-oxygenation, softening the tannins and enriching the aromatic complexity with harmoniously integrated woody and vanilla notes.
The Tasting
This 1987 vintage reveals a harmonious bouquet of walnut, prune, fern, and vanilla, complemented by nuances of spice butter and dried fruits. On the palate, the eau-de-vie (spirit) is round and generous, combining power and elegance. The long and subtle finish highlights the depth and refinement characteristic of the expertise of Maison Baron Gaston Legrand.
Region
Gascogne
Gascony, a historic territory in southwestern France spanning the Gers, Landes and Lot-et-Garonne, is the birthplace of Armagnac, France's oldest eau-de-vie. This exceptional spirit, crafted since the 14th century, embodies the soul and tradition of this region with its strong character.
Armagnac is divided into three distinct appellations: Bas-Armagnac, the noblest cru with sandy-clay soils (sables fauves) that impart finesse and elegance; Ténarèze, whose clay-limestone soils produce powerful and structured armagnacs; and Haut-Armagnac, with harder clay-limestone soils. These terroirs rest on the Lannemezan alluvial fan, formed from Pyrenean erosion, creating ideal conditions for exceptional eaux-de-vie.
Traditionally distilled in a continuous still at low proof and aged in Gascon or Limousin oak barrels, Armagnac develops a harmonious aromatic palette: plum, prune, candied fruits, walnuts, vanilla, honey, spices, tobacco and noble rancio. Gascony perpetuates an ancestral savoir-faire producing expressive, elegant armagnacs, true witnesses of time and Gascon tradition.
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This 1987 is round and generous, combining power and elegance. The bouquet is harmonious with spice butter, dried fruits, and prune, along with notes of vanilla. Long and subtle finish, highlighting the refinement and aromatic richness of Bas-Armagnac.
Bas Armagnac 1987 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice