Hello, future cognac experts and lovers of French luxury! Not far from Bordeaux lies the town of Cognac, where even the air is imbued with the scent of the noble drink. Throughout the day we'll visit several cognac houses, including one of the world-famous names: Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Courvoisier or Martell.
We'll learn to distinguish the styles of cognac, explore the secrets of the cellars and, of course, hold a tasting. My guests' favourite moment is the visit to a cosy family-run production of cognac and pineau des Charentes — and you'll leave with a bottle of the finest cognac so every sip recalls the day.
A typical day
- 09:00 — private departure from your hotel; along the way, an introduction to the region, the history of cognac, its classification and the subtleties of its production
- 11:00 — visit to the first cognac house and a tasting
- 13:30 — lunch in a refined French restaurant
- 15:00 — a tour of the historic centre of Cognac: the royal Château des Valois, the banks of the Charente, the town's old bridges and gates, the pedestrian centre
- 16:00 — visit to a second cognac house with a tasting
- 20:00 — return to Bordeaux