Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1988
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 1988 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 1988 and aged in Limousin oak barrels, this cognac benefits from a natural maturation that develops roundness and aromatic depth. The aging in wood promotes the expression of spicy notes, cocoa, stewed fruits, and vanilla, in a soft and velvety texture. The clay-limestone terroir and the temperate climate of the Fins Bois confer balance and harmony on the eaux-de-vie (spirits).
The Tasting
On the nose, aromas of spices and cocoa are expressed, enriched with touches of stewed fruits and vanilla. On the palate, the cognac captivates with its smoothness, balance, and controlled power. The long and subtly spicy finish leaves a warm and refined impression, true to the elegant style of Maison Lhéraud.
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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This 1988 is all about smoothness and richness. The nose is generous with spices, cocoa, and stewed fruits. The palate is velvety, showing a beautiful controlled power. Warm and subtly spicy finish.