Paul Giraud Héritage Cognac

A Sixty-Year Grande Champagne Masterpiece

Paul Giraud Héritage is the oldest expression crafted by the Paul Giraud family, hailing from their estate in Bouteville, within the prestigious Grande Champagne terroir. This exceptional cognac blends eaux‑de‑vie exclusively from vintages 1945, 1946, and 1947 distilled after WWII and patiently aged for approximately 60 years in humid Limousin oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Appearance (Eye):
Old-gold amber glinting with copper highlights, a testament to long and mindful aging.

Nose:
A refined bouquet rich in rancio, clove, sandalwood, red pepper, and vanilla evoking both strength and elegance.

Palate:
Complex and full-bodied, with warming flavors of walnut, coffee, speculoos, plum liqueur, leather, and precious woods. The finish is smooth, savory, and enduring touching notes of blond tobacco, blackberry preserve, and orange blossom.

Why You’ll Love It

• Heritage Harvests: A unique blend from three immediate post-war years, crafted to commemorate renewal and resilience.

• Decades of Aging: Over 60 years in humid cellars have imparted extraordinary depth and velvety texture.

• Artisanal Excellence: Made from hand-harvested Ugni Blanc, distilled in small pot stills, without additives each drop embodies true Grande Champagne purity.

• Award-Winning Elegance: Laureled with a Silver Medal at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendants 2012.

• Critics Applaud: Hailed as “fantastically smooth” with a 94/100 rating from Cognac‑Expert tasting panel.

Product Details

• Category: Cognac

• Region: Grande Champagne, Cognac, France 

• Blend: Post-war vintages 1945‑1947, single-cru Grande Champagne

• Ageing: ~ 60 years in humid Limousin oak casks

• Cognac Classification: Hors d’Âge (beyond XO)

• Minimum Age of Eaux-de-vie: Over 60 years

• Alcohol Content: 40% ABV

• Volume: 700 ml

• Packaging: Presented in a classic Cognac-style bottle, labelled in traditional gold and red; elegantly encased in a wooden gift box