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Cognac Grande Champagne Lheraud (46°) 1971
The wine
Renowned throughout the world, the production of Cognac has been regulated by its very own AOC since 1909. Only liqueurs from eaux-de-vie made from crus from the controlled appellation area of Cognac can be labelled as such. This liqueur must be distilled and aged on-site in compliance with authorised techniques: double distillation in a copper Charentais still, ageing in oak barrels for a set minimum ageing period. A good Cognac is subjected to a complex manufacturing process. It is never made from the eau-de-vie of a single cru, but from a `marriage' of eaux-de-vie that vary in age and cru - some as old as a hundred. To establish the age of a Cognac, only the number of years spent in oak casks or barrels are taken into account. As soon as an eau-de-vie is decanted into a glass recipient, it ceases to age. The longer it is left to age, the more a Cognac gains in complexity, fragrance, aromas and taste (spiced, pepper and cinnamon flavours). Please note that only Cognacs made exclusively from Petite and Grande Champagne (50% minimum) can use the "Fine Champagne" appellation.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 1 bottle
Level : 1 NormalObservations : 1 Marginally marked label, 1 Wax capsuleRecoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : yes
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 40 %
Region : Charente
Appellation : Cognac
Vintage : 1971
Colour : amber
Service temperature : 14°
Size (in ha) : 80000 hectares
Intensity : classic