Cognac Lheraud Bons Bois 1970
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 1970 vintage, sourced from the Bons Bois cru, reflects the patient expertise of a house that allows time to shape perfection.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1970, this Bons Bois Cognac rested for long years in Limousin oak barrels, with no additives or reduction. The maritime terroir of the Bons Bois offers this eau-de-vie (spirit) a fruity and saline identity. The slow interaction between the wood and the cognac has refined the texture and developed aromas of cocoa, roasted coffee, and light tobacco, complemented by a noble rancio and delicate woody notes.
The Tasting
Its amber color with coppery reflections immediately attracts the eye. On the nose, deep aromas of roasted coffee, cocoa, and dried fruit are intensely expressed. On the palate, the opening is ample and unctuous, marked by a beautiful roundness and a silky texture. The smoky and slightly spicy notes balance elegantly, while the finish, long and warm, reveals suave and persistent nuances. This 1970 vintage illustrates the perfect maturity of time: a noble, powerful, and harmonious cognac, to be savored slowly, in a moment of calm and contemplation.
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 great Bons Bois 1970. Intense nose of roasted coffee and cocoa. The palate is silky and ample. Very long finish with notes of light tobacco.
Cognac Lhéraud Bons Bois 1970, Deep and Elegant Vintage - Vinodelice