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Lheraud (Guy Lheraud) is a famous French brand, the rights to which belong to the cognac house of the same name. A family business with a long history, it is best known for its high-end vintages such as Lheraud Grande Champagne 1969 or Lheraud Petite Champagne 1973 Magnum, bottled in reproduction 90th century blown glass bottles. Along with cognac, Léro’s portfolio also includes vintage Armagnacs and Pinot de Charentes. The company annually produces about a million bottles, up to XNUMX% of the products are exported. The main sales markets are Northern and Eastern Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, Vietnam. Long-standing business relations have been established between the manufacturer and Russia.
Historical information
The chronicle of the cognac house is inextricably linked with the history of the family. In 1680, Léro settled in the village of Lasdu, in the heart of the Petit-Champagne region, and purchased a 1795th-century house in which their descendants live to this day. Alexander began to cultivate the land and grow grapes, and in 25 his son Augustine received a gift from the Count of Bouteville, almost 1875 acres of land. In 1931, Eugène Lero acquired a large farm and founded a family distillery. Thanks to the efforts of Eugene’s son, Remy, XNUMX was marked by a further increase in the area of vineyards.
Guy Lero, who runs the company today, inherited the family business in the 1960s. It was he who put an end to the practice of selling cognacs produced to large companies, and since 1970 he began to label the products of the House with his own name. His son Laurent and grandson Jean-Charles successively joined the family business: both were educated in the field of oenology and control technical issues – the condition of the vineyards, the distillation process, bottling. A new shift is already growing up – the great-grandson of Guy, who is a representative of the tenth generation of the dynasty.
A significant contribution to the common cause is made by his wife Guy, who is engaged in marketing, design of bottles and packaging boxes made of wood. The labels for the vintage cognacs are made and applied by hand, and the inscriptions on them are made with homemade ink from acorns, which Andre personally collects around his house. Prince Albert of Monaco, one of the longtime connoisseurs of Lheraud cognacs, gave André an old calligraphy kit, which she now teaches her granddaughter Anna-Sophie the art.
Awards
WhiskyLIVE & Fine Spirits, Тайбэй:
- 2011 – Grand Prix (Lheraud Cuvee 10) tasting competition, 2 gold (Lheraud XO Charles VII, Lheraud Extra) medals.
Cognac Expo, Bergen:
- 2016 – 2 gold (Lheraud Art Du Temps, Lheraud XO Charles VII) medals.
General Agricultural Competition, Paris:
- 2015 – Silver (Lheraud XO Charles X) medal.
Spirits of the Year, Польша:
- 2016 – The title of “Armagnac of the Year” and a gold (Baron Gaston Legrand) medal;
- 2017 – The title of “Cognac of the Year” and a silver (Lheraud Grande Champagne 1969) medal.
Wines and Spirits International:
- 1996 – the main prize for bottle design.
Wine Enthusiast magazine rating:
- Rated “Excellent”, 95 points – Lheraud XO Fine Petite Champagne.
Types of cognac Lero
Lheraud Carafe Obusto, 42%
This 25-year-old cognac is specifically designed to be the perfect companion for a quality cigar. In the bouquet, powerful tones of cocoa and chocolate with a touch of creme brulee are balanced by a subtle fruity sweetness. Each bottle comes in a deluxe humidor-style wooden case and comes with a certificate of origin. The bottle is laid on a natural tobacco leaf, and as soon as a real aficionado opens the box, he involuntarily reaches for a cigar to experience two pleasures at once.
Lheraud XO Eugenie, 43%
Cognac is consistently aged for 15 years – first in new barrels, then in older ones. Thirty years of age gives the drink a noble and multifaceted character: it envelops the mouth with shades of taste and aromas so much that one gets the feeling that it can be eaten. The bouquet reveals tones of dried apricots, walnuts, toasted toast, old port wine. The palate is dominated by chocolate sweetness and citrus freshness; notes of rancio are clearly audible in the long aftertaste.
Lheraud Carafe Eve, 45%
Before getting into the bottle, cognac spent 20 years in new barrels and 10 years in old ones, saturated with new smells. The aroma is sweetish, with hints of sherry, nuts and dark chocolate. The taste is dominated by tones of dried fruits, honey, almonds. The finish is long and soft, allowing you to experience new nuances – orange peel, dried apricots, mild spices such as star anise and cinnamon. It is poured into crystal decanters with a figured cork and comes in a beautiful wooden box. Stylish packaging gives the drink the look of a finished work of art.
Lheraud Emotion VSOP, 40%
Cognac of the so-called “first age” – aged for five years. The drink is a Fine Champagne blend, which means that cognac spirits from the two leading Cognac regions were used to create it: Grand and Petit Champagne. The bouquet showcases the floral and fruity aromas you would expect from grapes grown in these chalky soils. Rested in a glass of cognac reveals new notes: orange peel, nuts, white raisins. Taste with spicy bitterness, dry aftertaste. The drink is versatile – it would be an equally good idea to use it as a base for a cocktail, serve as an aperitif or digestif.
Lheraud Vintage 1973 Good Wood, 48%
Cognac from the category of those that make up the main glory of the House of Lero. Millesim is made from grapes harvested in 1973 in the smallest terroir of the Bon Bois region. The drink has a rich and complex bouquet with a wide range of notes – roasted coffee beans, hazelnuts, vanilla. The soft taste is enriched with a touch of rancio, which appears as a result of long-term aging of alcohols. The dark glass bottle is adorned with an embossed medallion and comes in a black case. The stylish design will immediately make cognac served at the table a subject of discussion.
