Inimitable spirit, internationally recognized, Cognac is subject to a multiplicity of moments and ways of tasting. Open to the world, this cosmopolitan eau-de-vie inherited from a centuries-old history is vibrantly in tune with its time.
Cognacs inspire bartenders around the world, bringing together epicureans sensitive to authentic and elegant local products.
However, Cognac is not only a spirit appreciated all over the world, it is also a whole world and a region to explore. To promote the tourist, offer behind the iconic product, Cognac producers and tourism stakeholders put up unique and memorable experiences. Discovering the know-how, meeting passionate women and men or even sensory and gastronomic experiences: the Explore Cognac program offers a thousand opportunities to explore an exceptional spirit and territory. An unexpected and timeless parenthesis on the lands of Cognac and its inhabitants.
1.Celebrate the distillation with the brandy distillers from December to February.
2.Pedal through the vineyards on three local circuits: Cognac, Jarnac and Segonzac.
3.Visit Saintes (Gallo-Romains relics, Roman architecture) and Cognac, the ‘City of Art and History’ where François I was born.
appellation 1 appellation
Six top-quality crus (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, Bois Ordinaires or à Terroir).
dominants grape
White: Ugni Blanc, plus Colombard and Folle Blanche.
