Do you know that Cognac is a luxury product elaborated in a craft manner? Around 15 famous trading houses are supplied by over 2000 craft distillers who are also vine growers. With your guide, a certified cognac expert, you’ll discover this specific world.
 

To begin your day, you’ll visit one of the most famous cognac houses (Martell, Rémy Martin, Camus…). After the visit of the house and its beautiful cellars, place to tasting. Your guide will explain you the production of local eaux-de-vie from the vine to glass and unique character of each cognac house. Then, you’ll enjoy the tasting itself: different cognacs will be served in different ways and with different bouchées that perfectly reflect the authentic taste of each of these nectars.

The second thing we advise to do in Cognac this is the Cognac Making Master Class. You’ll become a Master of Cellar for a couple of hours to create your own XO cognac from four different cognacs (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois). You choose your own proportions depending on how you want your future cognac be. A bottle of this unique cognac is offered to you and the proportions of your nectar are kept in the secret Master cellar book.

Then, discover the town of Cognac with your guide. This beautiful town is the birthplace of the great French King – Francis I. There are also a number of well-
preserved historical houses, a beautiful medieval gateway and a 12 th century Roman church.

At the end of the day, meet one of the craft distillers in the prestigious cognac appellation Grande Champagne. Among the best cognac distillers, please meet Francine! This energetic lady (not to mention her husband) has been owner of a small authentic family cognac house for more than 60 years! Her secret – a glass of
her best Extra old cognac once a week of course! After all, as Francine says, cognac is like women, older it is, better it is! Promise, this is the most surprising cognac tasting you’ve ever had!