Cognac Lheraud Fins Bois 1977
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 1977 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 1977, this Fins Bois Cognac has aged slowly in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The Fins Bois terroir, rich in clay and limestone and bathed in a temperate climate, confers a beautiful roundness on the eau-de-vie (spirit). The micro-oxygenation from the wood has allowed harmonious notes of ripe fruits, sweet spices, and toasted oak to develop, in an ample and silky texture.
The Tasting
On the nose, a rich bouquet of ripe fruits and delicate spices, with subtle aromas of toasted oak. On the palate, the substance is ample and velvety, supported by a long and harmonious finish, punctuated by a warm and refined touch. The Lhéraud Fins Bois Cognac 1977 perfectly illustrates the balance between power and elegance characteristic of the Charentais terroir.
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.
Recommended for you:
A great 1977 of remarkable amplitude/richness. The nose is rich, dominated by ripe fruits, spices, and toasted oak. The substance on the palate is velvety and ample, offering a beautiful balance. Warm and very refined finish.