Cognac Lhéraud Millésime 1982 - Petite Champagne

Presentation of Maison Lhéraud

📜 Since 1680, the Lhéraud family has been crafting cognacs on 85 hectares in Angeac, Charente, in the prestigious crus of the Petite and Grande Champagne regions. The eaux-de-vie naturally age in five vaulted cellars, in Limousin oak barrels, without dilution or additives, ensuring a pure and authentic expression of the terroir.

Presentation of the Lhéraud 1982 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac

🥃 The 1982 Vintage Petite Champagne is a rare vintage cognac, single-cru, bottled in a signed wooden case. Aged approximately 43 years, it is bottled at 46% vol.. Its color remains bright and clear, with deep amber highlights, a sign of controlled aging.

🗒️ Tasting Notes for the 1982 Vintage

• Color: deep amber, bright, golden reflections.
• Nose: powerful, woody notes, vanilla, chocolate, dried fruits, almond, walnut, with an elegant persistent freshness.
• Palate: direct and structured attack, despite the still tactile presence of tannins; brown caramel, raisins, cocoa, mild spices; refined balance.
• Finish: long and harmonious, finely spiced, subtly woody, with a beautiful freshness on the aftertaste.

🖇️ Food Pairings & Tasting Methods

• Pure tasting: recommended at room temperature, in a tulip glass, for a calm and complete tasting experience.
• Gourmet pairings: pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate, dried fruits, walnut tart, or aged cheeses.
• Digestif: a privileged moment at the end of a meal, to be shared in conviviality or celebration.

🤔 Why choose the 1982 Vintage Petite Champagne?

1. Single-cru Petite Champagne: pure and exclusive expression of Petite Champagne, without blending.
2. Exceptional aging: nearly 43 years, offering depth, power, and roundness.
3. Unique aromatic profile: woody, vanilla, chocolate, dried fruits, spices, complex and refined.
4. Time-honored expertise: family tradition since 1680, natural aging, Limousin barrels, without dilution.
5. Rarity & aesthetics: limited edition, elegant wooden case, intended for connoisseurs and collectors.

The Lhéraud 1982 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac 70cl is a majestic expression of an exceptional terroir and centuries-old craftsmanship: rich, elegant, powerful, a treasure to discover or to offer.

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