Explore the Best Wineries in Cognac
Located north of Bordeaux and very close to the Atlantic Ocean, Cognac is an historical French wine region. Cognac has six viticultural areas (Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne are the main ones) and it includes the famous Cognac AOC appellation, mainly related to the production of the Cognac eau-de-vie wine. By visiting wineries in Cognac you will learn more about the production of France’s most famous brandy and you will travel along dreamy countryside landscapes.
Are you looking for tips or advice on wineries to visit during your holiday to Cognac wine region? We have provided a list of wineries in Cognac open for visitors with direct booking options through our website. At WineTourism.com, we are available to answer any questions and help guide you towards the best fit when planning your wine region experience in Cognac wine region. We hope you will discover what makes the region special and enjoy your exploration of the unforgettable Cognac wine region!
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How to Reach Wineries in Cognac
Wineries in Cognac are easily accessible by different means of transportation.
Cognac wine region is located to the north of the Bordeaux wine region, so the most practical airport to reach wineries in Cognac is the Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD). From the airport in Bordeaux you can get to wineries in Cognac by bus, by train or rent a car.
Another airport, which is actually a little bit closer to wineries in Cognac compared to Bordeaux but has a very limited number of destinations, is the La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport (LRH).
To get to wineries in Cognac by car, follow directions towards Angoulême and then look for Cognac and start your exploration of the wine region.
If you are driving from La Rochelle or Bordeaux, take the A10 motorway to reach wineries in Cognac faster.
The easiest way to get to wineries in Cognac by train is by travelling to Angoulême and from there take a bus or local trains to smaller towns around the Cognac wine region. You can reach Angoulême with a TGV from Paris Montparnasse (2h15) or from Bordeaux Saint-Jean (40 minutes).
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Everything you need to know about wineries in Cognac.
The best period to visit wineries in Cognac is between May and September. Weather is slightly humid all year round, due to the currents coming from the Atlantic Ocean, but temperatures are always very pleasant and even during the summer not excessively hot.
Wineries in Cognac are mostly family-run and located in historic buildings that have been property of the family for years, or even centuries.
Cognac wine region is famous for its brandy-like Eau-de-vie wine called Cognac, so wineries in Cognac all produce amazing handcrafted Cognac and export it all over the world.
Wineries in Cognac have the best facilities to offer visitors the best and smoothest experience. They all have fully equipped tastings rooms where you will try their wines and Cognacs.
All of our partner wineries in Cognac have parking spaces for busses and reduced mobility access. Some of them offer activities for kids and allow you to bring a pet to your visit.
The most common grape variety used by wineries in Cognac to produce their wines and amazing Cognacs is Ugni Blanc (also known as Trebbiano). This grape variety is very resistant, high in acidity and has low sugar levels; this characteristics make it perfect for the production of wines that will successively distilled into Cognac.
Cognac is a brandy-like eau-de-vie that results from the distillation and barrel ageing of Pineau des Charentes wine. When not transformed into Cognac, this wine is often served as a light aperitif drink.
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Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Cognac:
- “Vignoble” – Winery
- “Vin” – Wine
- “Vignoble” – Vineyard
- “Vigne” – Vine
- “Dégustation de vins” – Wine tasting
- “Cave à vins” – Wine cellar
- “Vin rouge” – Red wine
- “Vin blanc – White wine
- “Vin rosé” – Rosé wine
If you want to say cheers in France, you definitely need to take some language classes.
Depending on the context, you can say “À ta santé!“ or “À la tienne!” if you are cheering with only one person. In case you are with a group of people, you can say “A votre santé!” or if you would like to offer a toast, start your sentence with “À la santé de…!”
Are you interested in reading more about Champagne in France? Read our travel guide to Cognac wine region, or visit our selection of the very best guide of wine tastings and tours in Cognac that you can book during your stay.