Cognac Masterclass Tour

Cognac Masterclass Tour

The masterclass takes place in a former cognac storage of a cognac estate transformed into a guest mansion, located in the heart of the vineyard near the village of Segonzac, the capital city of the Grande Champagne, 15 minutes drive away from the town of Cognac.

Cognac is a spirit unlike any other. Do you know that the cognac may include up to 45 different flavors? Some of the tricks on the elaboration will be revealed to you.

During this 2.5 hours tour, you will learn all about its production: selection of the wines. harvest of the grapes, wine making, distillation, ageing, and bottling. The tour is also suitable for people reluctant to drink strong alcohol, as they can enjoy learning about the history, and smelling the delicate perfume of the cognac.

Cognac can be drunk as an aperitif or digestive, as a long drink or cocktail. You will explore many other ways to drink it and how to pair it with food. You will participate actively in a tasting workshop with an expert who will introduce you to the elixir of cognac, and help you discover the various distinctive flavours, characteristics, vintages and blends of the great cognacs. Enjoy a full presentation and tasting of 3 cognacs from different vintages, ages and blends. At the end of the tour, you will be able to recognize and appreciate a well-balanced good cognac.