Cognac Lhéraud V.S. Terres & Bois
Cognac Lhéraud V.S. Terres & Bois
Price: 36,00€
DESCRIPTION
Brandy, the English word for cognac reminds us of the etymology of the white wine “burnt” to preserve it, four centuries ago. The French called it “brandevin.” The cognacs from Maison Lhéraud tell the story of a family which passes on the secrets of its traditional know-how to its successive generations since 1680. They share a love of the land and produce a contemporary cognac of high quality, rigorously crafted, with 100% Ugni blanc grapes. The V.S. (very special, minimum two years of ageing) “Terres & Bois” is wonderfully fresh. Through its warm orange blush, it reveals lovely aromas of raisin, crème brûlée, candied citrus zest and a hint of vanilla. This sweetness is the perfect match for prosciutto, langoustines, lobster, or a raspberry tart.
REGION
Nouvelle Aquitaine
France
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.
Recommended for you:
I didn’t expect so much freshness for a V.S. A great introduction to the Lheraud universe.
