Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1934
Vieil Armagnac Baron Gaston Legrand 1934
Price: 2.330,00€
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Founded over a century ago in Lannepax, in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, Maison Baron Gaston Legrand embodies the noblest soul of Gascony. This 1934 vintage, hand-distilled and aged for nearly a century in oak barrels, bears witness to an unaltered expertise. Since 1998, the Lhéraud family has perpetuated this rare heritage, safeguarding a collection of historic vintages that make every bottle a true piece of history.
The Vinification
Carefully distilled according to the traditional low-proof method, this Vieil Armagnac has been aged in carefully selected Gascon oak barrels. The porosity of the wood allows for slow micro-oxygenation, which favors the softening of tannins and the harmonization of aromas. The prolonged aging gives the eau-de-vie exceptional depth and unique aromatic complexity, where woody, spicy, and slightly vanilla notes mingle. Each barrel contributes to the structure and balance of the vintage, guaranteeing perfect maturity and subtle elegance.
The Tasting
This 1934 vintage reveals a deep brown on the nose, rich in delicate aromas of cocoa, hazelnut, and leather, subtly evoking the terroir and history of Novempopulania and its capital Eauze. On the palate, the eau-de-vie is soft, ample/full, and persistent, offering a perfect balance between power and finesse. The flavors evolve toward subtle notes of candied fruits and spices, while the finish prolongs with elegance, testifying to the refinement and authenticity of Bas-Armagnac. Every tasting is a true journey through time, revealing the deep soul of this exceptional vintage.
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.
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A powerful yet soft 1934, of exceptional maturity. The nose is delicate with cocoa, hazelnut, and leather. On the palate, it is ample/full and persistent, with a perfect balance between finesse and power. Long, elegant finish, full of authenticity.