Bas Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 2005
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 2005 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
This 2005 vintage is the result of traditional distillation in an Armagnac still, followed by patient aging in Gascon oak barrels. The unique terroir of the sables fauves (tawny sands) imparts its finesse and structure to this eau-de-vie. The slow interaction with the wood has allowed its aromatic richness to develop while preserving a remarkable freshness for this vintage.
The Tasting
This Bas Armagnac 2005 captivates with a powerful nose, releasing aromas of spice butter and dried fruits. The attack on the palate is frank (direct) and perfectly balanced, supported by rich and pronounced tannins. It is a subtle, elegant, and aromatic eau-de-vie that surprises with its freshness and remarkable length. The finish opens with crisp tannins, making for a refined and harmonious tasting experience. A superb gift for a birthday or celebration.
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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A very beautiful Armagnac, both powerful on the nose and of great finesse on the palate. The finish is superb. Very happy with this purchase.
Bas Armagnac 2005 Baron Gaston Legrand - Vinodelice