Cognac Lhéraud Bons Bois 1967
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Founded in 1810 in Angeac, Maison Lhéraud embodies the artisanal excellence of Charentais cognac. Faithful to the family tradition, it crafts vintage cognacs of rare authenticity, distilled in a Charentais still and naturally aged in its blonde stone cellars. The 1967 vintage, sourced from the Bons Bois cru, reflects the patient expertise of a house that allows time to shape perfection.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1967, this cognac has aged for over 50 years in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The maritime terroir of the Bons Bois imparts a unique personality to the eau-de-vie (spirit) that is both fruity and saline. The natural micro-oxygenation from the wood enriches the texture and develops deep aromas of vanilla, dried fruit, and noble rancio.
The Tasting
The amber color with mahogany reflections heralds a velvety and complex palate, marked by candied fruits, sweet spices, and orange peel. The balance between power and freshness leads to a long and elegant finish, typical of great meditation cognacs. To be savored slowly, between emotion and silence.
REGION
Nouvelle Aquitaine
France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the largest wine region in France, stretching from Poitiers to Pau through iconic areas such as Bordeaux, Cognac, Agen and Bergerac. It holds an exceptional diversity of terroirs, backed by centuries of winemaking and distilling know how, making it the birthplace of some of the most renowned spirits in the world.
In the north, in Charente and Charente Maritime, they make the famous Cognac, double distilled from white wines, and Pineau des Charentes, a fortified wine blending grape must and young cognac, loved for its freshness and roundness.
Further south, in the Gers, the Landes and Lot et Garonne, they produce Armagnac, the oldest brandy in France. Traditionally distilled in a continuous still, it comes from three areas: Haut Armagnac, Ténarèze and Bas Armagnac. These three terroirs sit on the Lannemezan alluvial fan, an ancient soil of sand, clay and pebbles from the erosion of the Pyrenees. They give expressive, elegant and nuanced brandies, with aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spice and dried fruit, revealed as they age in cask.
Recommended for you:
A velvety and complex 1967, ideal for meditation. The nose is marked by rancio, dried fruit, and orange peel. The palate is in perfect balance between power and freshness. Long and elegant finish, the signature of a great Bons Bois cru.