Très Vieux Pineau Lheraud 1971
Price: 140,00€
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The Story
Crafted by Maison Lhéraud, founded in 1810 in Angeac-Charente, this Très Vieux Pineau Lot n°0971 is a vibrant testament to Charentais expertise. Born from the 1971 vintage, it has aged for several decades in the Lhéraud family's blonde stone cellars, in the heart of the Cognac terroir. This exceptional Pineau received the distinction of 95 points and the Chairman’s Trophy at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022, consecrating its balance and aromatic depth.
The Vinification
Created by the mutage (fortification) of fresh grape musts with an aged Cognac eau-de-vie, this Très Vieux Pineau was crafted using the traditional Charentais method. Its long aging in Limousin oak barrels allowed the substance to become round and complex, while preserving the freshness of the fruit. Time and natural micro-oxygenation shaped a supple and silky texture, revealing harmonious notes of candied fruits, spices, and honey. Each barrel, patiently selected, contributes to the balance and depth that mark this exceptional vintage.
The Tasting
With a beautiful amber color and copper reflections, the Très Vieux Pineau Lhéraud Lot n°0971 opens with a generous nose of candied apricots, raisins, and honey, enhanced by a hint of rancio. On the palate, the texture is ample/full and mellow, offering a subtle balance between sweetness and freshness. Flavors of nut, ripe plum, and fine spices interlace with elegance, carried by a remarkable persistence. The finish, long, suave (smooth/velvety), and finely woody, testifies to masterful aging and a style that is both noble and timeless.
Price: 140,00€
The Story
Crafted by Maison Lhéraud, founded in 1810 in Angeac-Charente, this Très Vieux Pineau Lot n°0971 is a vibrant testament to Charentais expertise. Born from the 1971 vintage, it has aged for several decades in the Lhéraud family's blonde stone cellars, in the heart of the Cognac terroir. This exceptional Pineau received the distinction of 95 points and the Chairman’s Trophy at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022, consecrating its balance and aromatic depth.
The Vinification
Created by the mutage (fortification) of fresh grape musts with an aged Cognac eau-de-vie, this Très Vieux Pineau was crafted using the traditional Charentais method. Its long aging in Limousin oak barrels allowed the substance to become round and complex, while preserving the freshness of the fruit. Time and natural micro-oxygenation shaped a supple and silky texture, revealing harmonious notes of candied fruits, spices, and honey. Each barrel, patiently selected, contributes to the balance and depth that mark this exceptional vintage.
The Tasting
With a beautiful amber color and copper reflections, the Très Vieux Pineau Lhéraud Lot n°0971 opens with a generous nose of candied apricots, raisins, and honey, enhanced by a hint of rancio. On the palate, the texture is ample/full and mellow, offering a subtle balance between sweetness and freshness. Flavors of nut, ripe plum, and fine spices interlace with elegance, carried by a remarkable persistence. The finish, long, suave (smooth/velvety), and finely woody, testifies to masterful aging and a style that is both noble and timeless.
France
La Nouvelle-Aquitaine est la plus vaste région viticole de France, s’étendant de Poitiers à Pau, en passant par des territoires emblématiques comme Bordeaux, Cognac, Agen ou Bergerac. Elle abrite une diversité de terroirs exceptionnelle, portée par des siècles de savoir-faire viticole et distillatoire, qui en font le berceau de spiritueux parmi les plus renommés au monde.
Au nord, en Charente et Charente-Maritime, on élabore le célèbre Cognac, issu de la double distillation de vins blancs, et le Pineau des Charentes, un vin de liqueur alliant moût de raisin et jeune cognac, apprécié pour sa fraîcheur et sa rondeur.
Plus au sud, dans le Gers, les Landes et le Lot-et-Garonne, on produit l’Armagnac, la plus ancienne eau-de-vie de France. Distillé traditionnellement en alambic continu, il se décline en trois zones : Haut-Armagnac, Ténarèze et Bas-Armagnac. Ces trois terroirs reposent sur le cône alluvial de Lannemezan, un sol ancien formé de sables, argiles et galets, issus de l’érosion des Pyrénées. Ils donnent naissance à des eaux-de-vie expressives, élégantes et nuancées, aux arômes de fruits mûrs, d’épices douces et de fruits secs, révélés au fil du vieillissement en fût.
William - Local Nose
A noble and timeless Pineau. Generous nose of candied apricots, raisins, and honey, with a hint of rancio. The palate is ample/full and mellow, balancing sweetness and freshness. Long, suave (smooth/velvety), and finely woody finish.