Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1975
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 1975 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 1975, this Fins Bois Cognac has aged naturally in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The Fins Bois terroir, situated between clay-limestone soils and an oceanic climate, offers the eau-de-vie (spirit) remarkable roundness and depth. The slow micro-oxygenation from the wood has enriched the texture and developed elegant notes of cocoa, vanilla, and fine spices.
The Tasting
On the nose, the bouquet reveals aromas of stewed fruits, dark chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate, the texture is velvety and harmonious, supported by notes of spices and a long and warm finish, punctuated by a subtle peppery touch. The Lhéraud Fins Bois Cognac 1975 perfectly embodies the balance and elegance of Charentais expertise.
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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An elegant and warm 1975 vintage. The nose is dominated by stewed fruits, dark chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate, it is velvety and harmonious, leaving a long, subtly peppery finish.
Cognac Lhéraud Fins Bois 1975, Exceptional Vintage - Vinodelice