Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1970
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 1970 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 1970, this cognac has aged naturally in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The Fins Bois terroir, composed of clay-limestone soils and influenced by the oceanic climate, offers spirits that are round and fruity. Thanks to the micro-oxygenation from the wood, this cognac develops complex notes of vanilla, hazelnut, and sweet spices, while retaining a beautiful structure and a velvety texture.
The Tasting
On the nose, a bouquet of great complexity: dried fruits, honey, caramel, and delicate wood. On the palate, the substance is ample and silky, supported by elegant tannins and a long, warm finish. The Lhéraud Fins Bois Cognac 1970 embodies the quintessence of time and terroir: a meditation cognac, to be savored slowly, for the pure pleasure of depth.
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 1970 vintage of great nobility from the Fins Bois cru. The nose is complex, mingling honey, dried fruits, and caramel. On the palate, the texture is ample and silky, underscored by very elegant tannins. Perfect for meditation.
Cognac Lhéraud Fins Bois 1970, Exceptional Vintage - Vinodelice