Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1975
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 1975 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 1975, this Fins Bois Cognac has aged naturally in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The Fins Bois terroir, situated between clay-limestone soils and an oceanic climate, offers the eau-de-vie (spirit) remarkable roundness and depth. The slow micro-oxygenation from the wood has enriched the texture and developed elegant notes of cocoa, vanilla, and fine spices.
The Tasting
On the nose, the bouquet reveals aromas of stewed fruits, dark chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate, the texture is velvety and harmonious, supported by notes of spices and a long and warm finish, punctuated by a subtle peppery touch. The Lhéraud Fins Bois Cognac 1975 perfectly embodies the balance and elegance of Charentais expertise.
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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An elegant and warm 1975 vintage. The nose is dominated by stewed fruits, dark chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate, it is velvety and harmonious, leaving a long, subtly peppery finish.