Cognac Lheraud Grande Champagne 1976
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Since 1810, Maison Cognac Lhéraud has perpetuated a tradition of excellence in the art of vintage cognac in Angeac. Established in the heart of the Charentais terroir, it crafts uncompromising eaux-de-vie (spirits), distilled in a Charentais still and naturally aged in its blonde stone cellars. This 1976 vintage, sourced from the prestigious Grande Champagne cru, is an ode to time and precision: a distinguished cognac of timeless elegance.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1976, this cognac has benefited from prolonged aging in oak barrels, allowing for gentle and natural micro-oxygenation. The chalky terroir of the Grande Champagne confers finesse, balance, and typicity on the spirits. The floral aromas (hawthorn, acacia), the notes of dried fruits and spices, and the exotic touches of stewed mango, coconut, and passion fruit develop with depth, offering a refined and harmonious cognac.
The Tasting
The deep amber color precedes a complex bouquet of white flowers, dried fruits, and spices. On the palate, the silky texture and present tannins support a long and elegant finish. The tasting reveals a perfect harmony, typical of Grande Champagne vintages, combining power and refinement. This cognac is ideal for tasting or for cellaring for connoisseurs of great vintages.
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.
Recommended for you:
A distinguished/classy 1976, signature of the Grande Champagne. Complex bouquet of white flowers (hawthorn) and spices, with a touch of exoticism (mango, coconut). The texture is silky with well-present tannins. Long, elegant, and harmonious finish.
Lhéraud Grande Champagne Cognac 1976, Rare Vintage - Vinodelice