Visit & discovery of Braastad cognac at Mainxe-Gondeville (16)

Activity description :

1. 1 hour30 minutes
2. Up to 20 people
3. From 15 years old

Enter the world of cognac and discover a know-how handed down since 1875!
This guided tour takes you to the heart of an independent company that masters every stage of cognac production, from the vine to the final blend. True to its commitment to quality, the company cultivates its own vines, harvests, vinifies, distills, ages and blends its eaux-de-vie to reveal the full richness and elegance of its terroir.

Tour (1h30) :

• Introduction to the history of cognac and the company
• Discovery of the different stages of production, from the vineyard to blending
• Tour of the distillery and observation of the 10 stills, to understand the secrets of distillation.
• Immerse yourself in the ageing cellar, where the eaux-de-vie rest for many years.
• Visit the museum, rich in anecdotes and vintage bottles
• Guided tasting of three cognacs, illustrating the art of ageing and blending, across the VS, VSOP and XO categories.

A complete and authentic experience to better understand cognac, its history and the finesse of its expressions!