Cognac Lhéraud Millésime 1978 - Petite Champagne

Introduction to Maison Lhéraud

📜 Since 1680, the Lhéraud family has been crafting cognacs on its 85-hectare estate in Angeac, Charente, located in the prestigious Petite and Grande Champagne crus. The eaux-de-vie age naturally in five vaulted cellars, exclusively in Limousin oak barrels, with no reduction or additives, ensuring a pure and authentic expression of the terroir.

About Cognac Lhéraud Millésime 1978 Petite Champagne

🥃 The 1978 Petite Champagne Vintage is a rare, single-cru cognac presented in a signed wooden box. Aged for around 46 years and bottled at 46% ABV, it displays a bright and clear robe with deep amber reflections—evidence of masterful aging.

🗒️ Tasting Notes – Millésime 1978

• Appearance: Deep amber, luminous, with golden highlights.
• Nose: Powerful, with notes of spiced butter, dried fruits, almond, walnut, and a persistent, elegant freshness.
• Palate: Direct and structured attack, with still perceptible tannins; dark caramel, raisins, cocoa, sweet spices; refined balance.
• Finish: Long and harmonious, delicately spiced and subtly oaky, with a lovely fresh aftertaste.

🖇️ Food Pairings & Serving Suggestions

• Neat Tasting: Best enjoyed at room temperature in a tulip glass, for a serene and full experience.
• Gourmet Pairings: Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, dried fruits, walnut tart, or aged cheeses.
• Digestif: Perfect for an after-dinner moment, to be shared in good company or celebration.

🤔 Why Choose the 1978 Petite Champagne Vintage?

1. Single-Cru from Chateau Lasdoux: A pure and exclusive expression of Petite Champagne, with no blending.
2. Exceptional Aging: Aged nearly 46 years, offering depth, power, and roundness.
3. Unique Aromatic Profile: Spiced butter, caramel, cocoa, dried fruits, and spices—complex and refined.
4. Ancestral Know-How: Family tradition since 1680, natural aging in Limousin oak, without reduction.
5. Rarity & Aesthetics: Limited edition in an elegant wooden case, designed for connoisseurs and collectors.

Cognac Lhéraud Millésime 1978 Petite Champagne 70cl is a majestic expression of an exceptional terroir and centuries-old expertise: rich, elegant, powerful—a treasure to discover or to gift.

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