Cognac Lheraud Bons Bois 1976
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Founded in 1810 in Angeac, Maison Lhéraud embodies the artisanal excellence of Charentais cognac. Faithful to the family tradition, it elaborates vintage cognacs of rare authenticity, distilled in a Charentais still and naturally aged in its blonde stone cellars. The 1976 vintage, originating from the Bons Bois cru, reflects the patient know-how of a house that allows time to shape perfection.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1976, this Bons Bois Cognac has aged for long years in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The maritime terroir of the Bons Bois cru brings a fruity and slightly saline personality to the eau-de-vie (spirit). The slow interaction between the wood and the cognac has refined the texture and revealed woody and toasted aromas, enhanced by touches of eucalyptus, spices, and subtle rancio, leading to a harmonious finish.
The Tasting
The amber color with mahogany reflections heralds a cognac of great maturity. On the palate, the Lhéraud Bons Bois Cognac 1976 captivates with a balanced structure and exceptional aromatic richness. The woody and roasted notes harmonize with accents of eucalyptus, spices, and dried fruits, supported by a supple and silky texture. The subtle rancio, a mark of great age, underscores the nobility of the whole, before a long, harmonious, and persistent finish. A cognac of emotion and depth, a reflection of the terroir and of time.
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 great 1976 vintage, deep and refined. The nose opens up with woody, toasted aromas and touches of eucalyptus. On the palate, the texture is supple and silky, with a noble rancio. Very harmonious and persistent finish.
Cognac Lhéraud Bons Bois 1976, Harmonious and Deep Vintage - Vinodelice