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Savor family-crafted wines on a guided journey from vine to glass. in Cognac, France

2 hours

Hosted by Braastad Cognac

Verified host·Cognac,France


Savor family-crafted wines on a guided journey from vine to glass.

Explore and learn the crafting of cognac by visiting a family-run house for 6 generations.Visit of our site includes our authentic distillery, ageing and blending cellar, and museum.Tasting of 3 of our most aged and exceptionnal cogncacs is included.

Enjoy our guided tour by exploring all the differents steps and learn how we make cognac.

Our house keeps an eye an take decisions for every step of the making process. We take care of the wineyards, harvest, wine making, distillation, ageing, blending.

And all that's to ensure the best result according to our standard.

Crafting an authentic and elegant cognac perfectly showing the possibilities of an "terroir", that's what we are standing for... and that, since 1875.

The 2h00 tour features the history of the spirit and of our brand.Then, walk through our authentic distillery and admire our 10 pott stills and be familiar with distillation. Be amazed by our aging cellar where our liguor is hold for ages to be blened at its very best.

Fun facts and elegant old bottles are held and our museum.

The visit ends with a tasttng of 3 different cognacs to show the art of aging and blending. Walk into our iconic building and admire the heart of the company Try 3 of our oldest cognacs XO, XO superieur and a limited edition cognac to understand the art of ageing and blending and all the possibilities offered by the "terroir".


Experience details

Activity type

Visit & Tasting

Duration

2 hours

Wines served

Spirits

Things to see

VineyardsCellarTasting RoomLaboratoryOther Estate Areas

Languages

🇬🇧English

Location

29 Quai Île Madame, Mainxe-Gondeville, France

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About Braastad Cognac

Located in Jarnac along the picturesque Charente River, Braastad Cognac has been a symbol of quality since 1875. It all began when a young man established his own House of Cognac, and today, five generations later, we continue to honor that legacy. Our commitment to crafting exceptional cognac remains as strong as it was over 130 years ago, ensuring that each bottle reflects the care and expertise of our founder.

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