Cognac Lheraud Grande Champagne 1988
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 1988 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 1988, this cognac has rested for many years in oak barrels, allowing for gradual micro-oxygenation. The chalky terroir of the Grande Champagne confers purity and typicity, while the aging in wood develops an aromatic complexity where white flowers, musk, and leather notes harmonize with stewed mango, passion fruit, coconut, and ginger.
The Tasting
Its amber color reveals a seductive and exotic bouquet. On the palate, the silky texture and balanced tannins support a long and harmonious finish. The 1988 vintage combines freshness, finesse, and complexity, offering a rare and refined tasting experience, faithful to the unique style of the Grande Champagne.
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.
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This 1988 combines freshness and complexity! The bouquet is seductive and exotic (mango, coconut), with notes of musk and white flowers. The palate is silky, very well balanced by fine tannins. Long and refined finish.
Lhéraud Grande Champagne Cognac 1988, Rare Vintage - Vinodelice