Paul Giraud Héritage Cognac 70 cl – Exceptional Grande Champagne 1st Cru Hors d’Âge Cognac

Paul Giraud Héritage Cognac 70 cl is a rare Hors d’Âge cognac exclusively from Grande Champagne, the Premier Cru of the Cognac appellation.

This collectible cognac is crafted by the family-owned Paul Giraud House from a unique historical blend within the range.

The only blend in the range is composed of three post–Second World War harvests: 1945, 1946, and 1947.

These eaux-de-vie have been aged for several decades in French oak barrels, developing an exceptional aromatic depth marked by rancio, candied fruits, sweet spices, and fine wood notes.

The 70 cl format represents the standard reference bottle for tasting great aged cognacs and collector’s cuvées.

Paul Giraud House – Artisan Cognac from Grande Champagne

The Paul Giraud House is an independent family estate located in Bouteville, in the heart of Grande Champagne, a terroir classified as Cognac’s Premier Cru.

It manages the entire production process: vineyard cultivation, traditional Charentais distillation in small stills, and ageing in French oak barrels in humid cellars that encourage slow maturation.

Paul Giraud cognacs are known for their natural style: no added caramel and no cold filtration, ensuring a pure expression of the terroir.

The house holds very old eaux-de-vie stocks, allowing the creation of rare cuvées such as Héritage Cognac.

Paul Giraud Héritage Cognac – Historical Blend 1945, 1946, and 1947

The only blend in the range is composed of three post–Second World War harvests: 1945, 1946, and 1947.

These eaux-de-vie have been aged for several decades in French oak barrels, in cellar conditions that promote slow oxidation and exceptional aromatic concentration.

This cognac belongs to the Hors d’Âge category and represents one of the rarest and most historic expressions of the Paul Giraud House.

Technical Characteristics of Paul Giraud Héritage Cognac 70 cl

• Appellation: Cognac Grande Champagne – 1st Cru
• Producer: Paul Giraud
• Type: Hors d’Âge / Very old reserve
• Blend: 1945, 1946, and 1947 harvests
• Ageing: several decades in French oak barrels
• Grape variety: Ugni Blanc
• Alcohol content: 40% vol.
• Volume: 70 cl
• Style: natural, no colouring, no cold filtration

Tasting Profile of Paul Giraud Héritage Cognac

• Colour: deep amber, mahogany reflections, great brilliance.
• Nose: noble rancio, dried fruits, nuts, almond, beeswax, fine wood, sweet spices.
• Palate: very complex, velvety texture, candied fruits, fine caramel, cocoa, leather, melted old wood.
• Finish: extremely long, persistent, with a rare and evolving aromatic signature.

Why Choose Paul Giraud Héritage Cognac 70 cl?

• Historical blend: 1945, 1946, 1947 (post–Second World War)
• Grande Champagne 1st Cru: the most prestigious Cognac terroir
• Extreme ageing: several decades in oak barrels
• Absolute rarity: limited production
• Natural style: no additives or colouring
• Family house: independent artisanal expertise
• 70 cl format: classic reference bottle for great cognacs

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