Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1971
Price: 496,00€
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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.
Price: 496,00€
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.
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.
Jerome - Local Nose
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.