ESTATE

The Lheraud estate was established in 1680 and it is one of the most prestigious houses of Cognac. As sole supplier of the British «House of Lords», it is required to provide the highest quality. For more than three centuries, Lheraud passed on from father to son on their Petite Champagne vineyard in the heart of the Cognac region. The wines are distilled in the traditional way, without any additives.

SITE

The vines are located in the Petite-Champagne area in Cognac.

GRAPE VARIETY

70% Ugni Blanc – 25% Folle Blanche – 5% Colombard.

SOIL

Clay and limestone.

GROWING METHOD

In the vineyards they practice lutte raisonnée. There is no irrigation, no pesticides and no herbicides.

TILLAGE

Ridging, ploughing and digging, with yield regulation by budding.

SURFACE AREA

80 hectares.

DENSITY

8000 vines / hectares.

VINIFICATION

Traditional

AGEING

20 years ageing in new oak barrels (exclusively Limousin trees).