Cognac Lheraud Petite Champagne 1970
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Since 1810, Maison Lhéraud has embodied the art of vintage cognac with rare demanding standards. Located in Angeac, between Grande and Petite Champagne, it crafts spirits faithful to their terroir, distilled in a Charentais still and aged slowly in Limousin oak barrels. This 1970 vintage, sourced exclusively from the Petite Champagne cru, illustrates the Lhéraud style in all its nobility: balance, finesse, and depth.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1970 and aged for over 50 years in oak barrels, this cognac benefited from slow and natural maturation, without reduction or additives. The chalky and clay soil of the Petite Champagne favors spirits with a fine and floral profile, endowed with great aging potential. Thanks to the micro-oxygenation from the wood, this cuvée has developed a silky texture and harmonious aromas of vanilla, dried fruits, and blond tobacco.
The Tasting
Both round and powerful, the Lhéraud Petite Champagne Cognac 1970 reveals a complex bouquet of pastry cream, toasted hazelnut, cocoa, and sweet pepper. On the palate, the substance is ample/full and silky, carried by a fine tension that underscores the purity of the cru. The long and persistent finish, slightly dry, reveals a rare elegance and remarkable aromatic depth. A great cognac for contemplation, to be savored slowly.
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 1970 that is round and powerful, pure Petite Champagne. Complex bouquet of pastry cream, toasted hazelnut, and cocoa. The palate is ample/full and silky, with a fine tension that provides liveliness. Long and elegant finish, slightly dry.
Lhéraud Petite Champagne Cognac 1970, Iconic Year - Vinodelice