Cognac Lhéraud Bons Bois 1967
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Founded in 1810 in Angeac, Maison Lhéraud embodies the artisanal excellence of Charentais cognac. Faithful to the family tradition, it crafts vintage cognacs of rare authenticity, distilled in a Charentais still and naturally aged in its blonde stone cellars. The 1967 vintage, sourced from the Bons Bois cru, reflects the patient expertise of a house that allows time to shape perfection.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1967, this cognac has aged for over 50 years in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The maritime terroir of the Bons Bois imparts a unique personality to the eau-de-vie (spirit) that is both fruity and saline. The natural micro-oxygenation from the wood enriches the texture and develops deep aromas of vanilla, dried fruit, and noble rancio.
The Tasting
The amber color with mahogany reflections heralds a velvety and complex palate, marked by candied fruits, sweet spices, and orange peel. The balance between power and freshness leads to a long and elegant finish, typical of great meditation cognacs. To be savored slowly, between emotion and silence.
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 velvety and complex 1967, ideal for meditation. The nose is marked by rancio, dried fruit, and orange peel. The palate is in perfect balance between power and freshness. Long and elegant finish, the signature of a great Bons Bois cru.
Cognac Lhéraud Bons Bois 1967