Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1971
Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1971
Price: 496,00€
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Since 1810, Maison Lhéraud has crafted vintage cognacs of rare finesse, faithful to the Charentais tradition. Established in Angeac, in the heart of the Fins Bois, it perpetuates ancestral expertise passed down from generation to generation. This 1971 vintage, sourced from the Fins Bois cru, testifies to a masterful balance between aromatic richness and elegance, the fruit of half a century of patience and mastery.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1971, this cognac has aged naturally in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The Fins Bois terroir, mixing clay-limestone soils and an oceanic climate, confers a harmonious and fruity identity on this vintage. The slow interaction with the wood has developed a complex aromatic palette, dominated by notes of vanilla, dried fruits, and sweet spices, while offering a velvety and elegant texture.
The Tasting
On the nose, a subtle bouquet of candied fruits, chocolate, and cocoa, complemented by delicate spices like white pepper. On the palate, the Lhéraud Fins Bois Cognac 1971 proves to be silky and ample, with a long, floral, and herbaceous finish. The aromatic richness and perfect balance of this vintage illustrate the finesse and traditional expertise of Maison Lhéraud.
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 rare and floral 1971 vintage. The nose is subtle, marked by chocolate, cocoa, and white pepper. The palate is silky and ample. The long floral and delicately herbaceous finish is appreciated.