Cognac Lhéraud Millésime 1988 - Grande Champagne

Presentation of Maison Lhéraud

📜 Since 1680, the Lhéraud family has cultivated vineyards in Angeac (Grande & Petite Champagne), carrying on a family tradition spanning over 14 generations. The Lasdoux estate, with its blonde stone cellars, ages its cognacs in old Limousin oak barrels, without reduction or blending, in order to preserve a pure and authentic expression of the terroir.

Presentation of Cognac Lhéraud Millésime 1988 Grande Champagne

🥃 The Millésime 1988 Grande Champagne is a single-vintage cognac from the exceptional Grande Champagne cru. Bottled in 2023 at 46% ABV after around 35 years of aging in old oak barrels, this vintage stands out for its elegance, depth, and rarity.

Presented in a wooden case, it reveals a unique character of Grande Champagne: a subtle blend of fresh, floral, and mature aromas, enhanced by expert aging.

🗒️ Tasting Notes

• Appearance: deep gold, clear, with warm reflections.
• Nose: fresh citrus (grapefruit, lemon), floral notes (rose, jasmine, elderflower), powerful and mature rancio, pronounced sandalwood.
• Palate: round and structured, with touches of dried fruits (fig, plum, raisin), fine spices, caramel, light smokiness, roasted coffee.
• Finish: long and persistent, with noble wood, rancio, dark chocolate, and sweet spices.

🖇️ Food Pairings & Serving Suggestions

• Neat or on the rocks: ideal at room temperature in a tulip glass for slow savoring.
• Food Pairings: perfect with a fine cigar, intense dark chocolate, desserts with dried fruits or spices (gingerbread, walnut tart).
• After-dinner: pairs beautifully with a strong espresso or a smooth digestif.

🤔 Why choose the Millésime 1988 Grande Champagne?

1. Single-vintage Grande Champagne: rare terroir, pure expression of a single year.
2. Extended aging: 35+ years in old barrels, ensuring complexity and elegance.
3. Sophisticated aromatic profile: citrus, flowers, rancio, sandalwood, chocolate, and coffee.
4. Family production: artisanal tradition upheld since 1680, with no additives or reduction.
5. Rarity & prestige: limited edition, a collector's chrome for discerning connoisseurs.

The Cognac Lhéraud Millésime 1988 Grande Champagne 70cl is an exceptional, rich, refined, and ultra-rare vintage — perfect for connoisseurs, collectors, or as a prestigious gift.

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