Cognac Lheraud Grande Champagne 1987
DESCRIPTION
The Story
Since 1810, Maison Cognac Lhéraud has perpetuated a tradition of excellence in the art of vintage cognac in Angeac. Established in the heart of the Charentais terroir, it crafts uncompromising eaux-de-vie (spirits), distilled in a Charentais still and naturally aged in its blonde stone cellars. This 1987 vintage, sourced from the prestigious Grande Champagne cru, is an ode to time and precision: a distinguished cognac of timeless elegance.
The Vinification
Distilled in 1987, this cognac has benefited from a long and natural aging in oak barrels, promoting gentle micro-oxygenation. The chalky terroir of the Grande Champagne confers purity and typicity on the spirits. The complex aromas of white flowers, musk, and leather, enhanced by subtle notes of coffee, unfold with balance and harmony, offering a refined and subtle tasting experience.
The Tasting
The deep amber color reveals an elegant bouquet of white flowers, musk, coffee, and dried fruits. On the palate, the silky texture and present tannins support a long, balanced, and warm finish. This Grande Champagne 1987 vintage expresses the characteristic complexity and harmony of a great cognac, ideal for immediate tasting or for cellaring for demanding connoisseurs.
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 1987 with undeniable aromatic richness. The nose is deep with notes of musk, coffee, and white flowers. On the palate, the texture is silky and warm, with well-integrated tannins. Very long and perfectly balanced finish.