Cognac Lheraud Petite Champagne 1972
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 1972 vintage, sourced exclusively from the Petite Champagne cru, illustrates the Lhéraud style in all its nobility: balance, finesse, and depth.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1972, this cognac has benefited from prolonged aging in oak barrels, allowing for natural micro-oxygenation and the development of complex aromas. Notes of dried fruits, noble rancio, blond tobacco, and leather combine with touches of prune, vanilla, and sweet spices, revealing an ample, silky, and delicate texture. The Petite Champagne, slightly less chalky than Grande Champagne, brings finesse and elegance while promoting optimal aging.
The Tasting
The amber color reveals a refined aromatic bouquet. On the palate, the substance is powerful and balanced, with a long and persistent finish enriched with floral and woody touches. Lhéraud Petite Champagne Cognac 1972 offers a complex and refined tasting experience, ideal for savoring slowly, a symbol of the excellence and heritage of the Lhéraud vintages.
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:
This 1972 combines power and elegance. The nose is rich in dried fruits, noble rancio, and blond tobacco. On the palate, the texture is ample/full and silky, very well balanced. Long finish with floral and woody touches.
Lhéraud Petite Champagne Cognac 1972, Iconic Year - Vinodelice