For a better understanding
Before presenting our exceptional products, we feel it necessary to explain the characteristics of a product as noble as Cognac.
Stemming from quality vineyards, transported by boat to the countries of Northern Europe, the wines of Poitou, Charente and the Angoulême region have delighted the English, Dutch and Scandinavians since the 13th century.
From the 17th century onwards, they were transformed into eaux-de-vie, then refined in oak barrels to become Cognac. Thus began the adventure of the town of Cognac, which was to become the capital of a world-renowned trade.
La Grande-Champagne
13.766 ha of vineyards
Located in the heart of Cognac country, Grande Champagne is Cognac’s most prestigious cru. It lies on a special soil, the Campanian (where many fossils are found).
Nowhere else in the world are such complex, long-lasting eaux-de-vie produced as on the southern ridge of Segonzac, the «capital of Grande Champagne».
The climatic conditions in Grande-Champagne are the most favorable, sheltered from the vicissitudes of an oceanic climate to the west and continental to the east.
Grande-Champagne eau- de-vie is distinguished by its predominantly floral amount, reminiscent of vine blossom, dried vine shoots or dried lime-blossom. Its bouquet is remarkable. After reduction, the aromas develop and fruity notes replace floral ones.
La Petite-Champagne
16.171 ha of vineyards
This wide semicircle stretches over limestone-rich soil called «Santonien» (Saintes chalk).
Some areas of Petite Champagne (notably on the Archiac hillsides) produce cognacs that can match, or even surpass, some from Grande Champagne.
It is also distinguished by a predominantly floral, somewhat fruity aroma, but with a shorter bouquet.
Les Borderies
4.160 ha of vineyards
This enclave of vineyards north of Cognac produces excellent, nutty-tasting eaux-de-vie. Some houses use it as the base for their best cognacs.
An ensemble of sweet notes supports the floral nuances often offered by a bouquet of violets or iris. Very fine-smelling, Borderies eau-de-vie ages faster than Champagne.
Les Bons Bois, Fins Bois and Bois Ordinaires
19.979 ha of vineyards
The belt around the Cognac vineyards is made up of clay and poor limestone soils.
Less length in the mouth and rapid aging.
