Maison Lheraud – Pineau des Charentes
AOC PINEAU DES CHARENTES
This Pineau des Charentes has a powerful first impression in the mouth. The nose is very seductive with flavours of rich fruits and red berries with a nice balance.
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
7 years ageing in new oak barrels.