Cognac Lheraud Grande Champagne 1987
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Since 1810, Maison Cognac Lhéraud has perpetuated a tradition of excellence in the art of vintage cognac in Angeac. Established in the heart of the Charentais terroir, it crafts uncompromising eaux-de-vie (spirits), distilled in a Charentais still and naturally aged in its blonde stone cellars. This 1987 vintage, sourced from the prestigious Grande Champagne cru, is an ode to time and precision: a distinguished cognac of timeless elegance.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1987, this cognac has benefited from a long and natural aging in oak barrels, promoting gentle micro-oxygenation. The chalky terroir of the Grande Champagne confers purity and typicity on the spirits. The complex aromas of white flowers, musk, and leather, enhanced by subtle notes of coffee, unfold with balance and harmony, offering a refined and subtle tasting experience.
The Tasting
The deep amber color reveals an elegant bouquet of white flowers, musk, coffee, and dried fruits. On the palate, the silky texture and present tannins support a long, balanced, and warm finish. This Grande Champagne 1987 vintage expresses the characteristic complexity and harmony of a great cognac, ideal for immediate tasting or for cellaring for demanding connoisseurs.
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.
Recommended for you:
A 1987 with undeniable aromatic richness. The nose is deep with notes of musk, coffee, and white flowers. On the palate, the texture is silky and warm, with well-integrated tannins. Very long and perfectly balanced finish.
Lhéraud Grande Champagne Cognac 1987, Rare Vintage - Vinodelice