Cognac Lheraud Bons Bois 1992
DESCRIPTION
The History
Founded in 1810 in Angeac, the Maison Lhéraud embodies the artisanal excellence of Charentais cognac. Faithful to the family tradition, it elaborates vintage cognacs of a rare authenticity, distilled in a Charentais alembic and naturally aged in its blonde stone cellars. The 1967 vintage, originating from the Bons Bois cru, reflects the patient know-how of a house that lets time shape perfection.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1992, this Bons Bois Cognac has aged for many years in Limousin oak barrels, without addition or reduction. The maritime terroir of the Bons Bois cru confers a fruity and slightly saline personality to the eau-de-vie (spirit). The slow interaction between the wood and the cognac has enriched the texture and developed fine aromas of vanilla, sweet spices, and dried fruits, sublimated by a subtle and elegant rancio.
The Tasting
The brilliant amber robe announces a cognac of great smoothness. On the palate, the Lhéraud Bons Bois Cognac 1992 reveals a velvety texture and a remarkable harmony between power and elegance. Woody and toasted aromas interlace with nuances of eucalyptus, fine spices, and delicate rancio. The long and warm finish leaves a persistent imprint of dried fruits and noble wood. A vintage of balance and finesse, to be slowly savored to perceive all its depth.
Region
Nouvelle Aquitaine
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is France's largest wine-growing region, stretching from Poitiers to Pau, via emblematic territories such as Bordeaux, Cognac, Agen and Bergerac. It is home to an exceptional diversity of terroirs, supported by centuries of winemaking and distilling expertise, making it the cradle of some of the world's most renowned spirits.
To the north, in the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions, we produce the famous Cognac, made from the double distillation of white wines, and Pineau des Charentes, a liqueur wine combining grape must and young Cognac, appreciated for its freshness and roundness.
Further south, in the Gers, Landes and Lot-et-Garonne regions, we produce Armagnac, France's oldest brandy. Traditionally distilled in continuous stills, it is produced in three zones: Haut-Armagnac, Ténarèze and Bas-Armagnac. These three terroirs lie on the alluvial cone of Lannemezan, an ancient soil of sand, clay and pebbles eroded from the Pyrenees. They give rise to expressive, elegant and nuanced eaux-de-vie, with aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices and dried fruit, revealed through barrel ageing.
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This 1992 offers exemplary finesse and balance. On the nose, one finds vanilla and sweet spices, with a delicate woodiness. The palate is velvety, full of a harmony between fruity aromas and a delicate rancio. Warm and persistent finish of dried fruit.
Cognac Lhéraud Bons Bois 1992, Finesse and Balance - Vinodelice