The Story

Founded in 1810 in Angeac, Maison Lhéraud embodies the artisanal excellence of Charentais cognac. Faithful to the family tradition, it crafts vintage cognacs of rare authenticity, distilled in a Charentais still and naturally aged in its blonde stone cellars. The 1970 vintage, sourced from the Bons Bois cru, reflects the patient expertise of a house that allows time to shape perfection.

The Vinification

Distilled in 1970, this Bons Bois Cognac rested for long years in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The maritime terroir of the Bons Bois offers this eau-de-vie (spirit) a fruity and saline identity. The slow interaction between the wood and the cognac has refined the texture and developed aromas of cocoa, roasted coffee, and light tobacco, complemented by a noble rancio and delicate woody notes.

The Tasting

Its amber color with coppery reflections immediately attracts the eye. On the nose, deep aromas of roasted coffee, cocoa, and dried fruit are intensely expressed. On the palate, the opening is ample and unctuous, marked by a beautiful roundness and a silky texture. The smoky and slightly spicy notes balance elegantly, while the finish, long and warm, reveals suave and persistent nuances. This 1970 vintage illustrates the perfect maturity of time: a noble, powerful, and harmonious cognac, to be savored slowly, in a moment of calm and contemplation.