Baron Gaston Legrand 1996 Vintage Armagnac – Bas Armagnac

Baron Gaston Legrand 1996 Vintage Armagnac is an exclusive vintage Armagnac from the traditional house in Gascony. This elegant French spirit was distilled in 1996 and has since been aged in oak barrels. Here it has slowly developed its deep character and complex flavor profile.

A vintage Armagnac is something special. Each bottling comes from grapes harvested in one specific year. This makes the bottle a unique taste experience. It also makes an ideal gift for a birthday or anniversary celebrant from that particular vintage.

Armagnac is one of France’s oldest distilled spirits. It is known for its intense character and great depth. Baron Gaston Legrand works with great respect for tradition. The grapes are grown locally and distilled using classic methods.

The grapes for this vintage come from the family’s own fields in Bas Armagnac. This area is considered the finest in the Armagnac region. After distillation, the spirit is aged in oak barrels for many years. Here it develops a harmonious balance of fruit, spices and elegant wood notes.

The result is an intense, pure and silky Armagnac. It delivers a classic and sophisticated taste experience. A perfect bottle for collectors, connoisseurs or as a special gift.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Complex and aromatic with notes of candied fruit, dried plums, vanilla and warm spices.

Taste: Full-bodied and elegant with nuances of ripe fruit, caramel, oak and light spices.

Finish: Long and soft with notes of wood, dried fruit and spicy heat.

The story of Baron Gaston Legrand

Baron Gaston Legrand is a traditional Armagnachus from Gascony in France. The house is particularly known for its vintage Armagnacs. Each bottle represents a specific harvest year and thus a unique piece of history.

Production follows classic methods. The grapes are distilled in traditional Armagnac stills. The spirit is then aged in oak barrels for many years. The long maturation gives an Armagnac with depth, elegance and complexity.

• Producer: Baron Gaston Legrand
• Country: France
• Region: Bas Armagnac, Gascony
• Type: Vintage Armagnac
• Vintage: 1996
• Barrel aging: Oak barrels
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 40%