Cognac Lhéraud Bons Bois 1968
Price: 595,00€
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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 1968 vintage, sourced from the Bons Bois cru, reflects the patient expertise of a house that allows time to shape perfection.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1968, this Bons Bois Cognac has aged for many years in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The maritime terroir of the Bons Bois cru imparts a personality to the eau-de-vie (spirit) that is both fruity and saline. The slow interaction between the wood and the cognac has enriched its texture and revealed deep aromas of dried fruits, sweet spices, and fine rancio, enhanced by woody and slightly smoky touches.
The Tasting
The amber color with mahogany reflections heralds an ample and velvety palate. The initial notes evoke dried fruits, leather, and precious wood, before giving way to nuances of sweet spices, cocoa, and candied orange peel. A smoky and mentholated touch, reminiscent of eucalyptus and a wood fire, extends the tasting experience. The balance between power and freshness marks a long, warm, and persistent finish. An exceptional cognac, to be savored slowly, between emotion and silence.
Price: 595,00€
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 1968 vintage, sourced from the Bons Bois cru, reflects the patient expertise of a house that allows time to shape perfection.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1968, this Bons Bois Cognac has aged for many years in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The maritime terroir of the Bons Bois cru imparts a personality to the eau-de-vie (spirit) that is both fruity and saline. The slow interaction between the wood and the cognac has enriched its texture and revealed deep aromas of dried fruits, sweet spices, and fine rancio, enhanced by woody and slightly smoky touches.
The Tasting
The amber color with mahogany reflections heralds an ample and velvety palate. The initial notes evoke dried fruits, leather, and precious wood, before giving way to nuances of sweet spices, cocoa, and candied orange peel. A smoky and mentholated touch, reminiscent of eucalyptus and a wood fire, extends the tasting experience. The balance between power and freshness marks a long, warm, and persistent finish. An exceptional cognac, to be savored slowly, between emotion and silence.
France
La Nouvelle-Aquitaine est la plus vaste région viticole de France, s’étendant de Poitiers à Pau, en passant par des territoires emblématiques comme Bordeaux, Cognac, Agen ou Bergerac. Elle abrite une diversité de terroirs exceptionnelle, portée par des siècles de savoir-faire viticole et distillatoire, qui en font le berceau de spiritueux parmi les plus renommés au monde.
Au nord, en Charente et Charente-Maritime, on élabore le célèbre Cognac, issu de la double distillation de vins blancs, et le Pineau des Charentes, un vin de liqueur alliant moût de raisin et jeune cognac, apprécié pour sa fraîcheur et sa rondeur.
Plus au sud, dans le Gers, les Landes et le Lot-et-Garonne, on produit l’Armagnac, la plus ancienne eau-de-vie de France. Distillé traditionnellement en alambic continu, il se décline en trois zones : Haut-Armagnac, Ténarèze et Bas-Armagnac. Ces trois terroirs reposent sur le cône alluvial de Lannemezan, un sol ancien formé de sables, argiles et galets, issus de l’érosion des Pyrénées. Ils donnent naissance à des eaux-de-vie expressives, élégantes et nuancées, aux arômes de fruits mûrs, d’épices douces et de fruits secs, révélés au fil du vieillissement en fût.
William - Local Nose
A beautiful 1968 vintage, deep and refined. The nose opens up with woody aromas. On the palate, the texture is supple, and the finish is harmonious.