Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1972
Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1972
Price: 490,00€
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 1972 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 1972, this Fins Bois Cognac has aged naturally in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The Fins Bois terroir, combining clay-limestone soils and an oceanic climate, confers remarkable roundness and depth on the eau-de-vie (spirit). The prolonged micro-oxygenation from the wood has enriched its texture and developed delicate aromas of chocolate, candied fruits, and sweet spices.
The Tasting
On the nose, this vintage reveals a harmonious bouquet of candied fruits, chocolate, and spicy notes. On the palate, the texture is soft and velvety, with a long and elegant finish punctuated by floral and herbaceous touches. The Lhéraud Fins Bois Cognac 1972 embodies the perfect balance between aromatic complexity and terroir finesse.
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.
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A 1972 that excels in roundness and depth. The bouquet is very harmonious, dominated by candied fruits, chocolate, and sweet spices. The texture is soft and velvety. Elegant finish with subtle floral notes.