Top Things to do in Charente
10 Wineries & Vineyards in Charente That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Charente, France including ABK6 Cognac Domaines Francis Abecassis, Pineau Francois 1er, Guillon-Painturaud, Cognac Raby, Cognac La Grange du Bois, Pineau Cognac Roussille, Domaine Maine Giraud / Alfred de Vigny, Bourgoin Cognac, Braastad Cognac, Hennessy Les Visites.
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1. ABK6 Cognac Domaines Francis Abecassis
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Single Estate Cognac Tour! Enter the secret of the transformation of wine into Cognac, from the vineyards to the glass of Cognac, this is the purpose of the visit to ABK6’s Estate. The « Domaine de Chez Maillard », at the heart of its 90 hectares of vineyards, on an exceptional chalky hilltop location is home to the production of the famous ABK6 Cognacs & Cognac Leyrat. Come and discover the estate’s « eaux-de-vie » secretly housed in our cellars. We can organize a escape game (partnership with code 60 ) during your visite one this estate upon request only.
2. Pineau Francois 1er
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. Guillon-Painturaud
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
According to the genealogy researched by Valentin Guillon we know that our family have been living on the same farm since 1610. Over the past 3 generations the farm has been gradually planted with vines and the secrets of blending the family’s Cognac and Pineau des Charentes has been passed from grandfather to father and now daughter.Line Sauvant is the Maître de Chais of this Mansion, and she manages all the process of production, from the vineyard to the bottle!The vineyards of Guillon-Painturaud brand cover 18 hectares (about 45 acres) of land and are set in the heart of the Grande Champagne region – Grande Champagne is the way we call the Premier Cognac grape growing area. The vines benefit from the chalky soil and local climate, allowing the growth of grapes to produce a spirit that is renowned for its delicacy, powerful aromas and longevity. We produce both Cognac and Pineau des Charentes, which is a blended mix of Cognac with white or rose fresh grape juice; and it is also aged
4. Cognac Raby
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
The Raby family has owned its vineyard for 5 generations. The domain is located in Segonzac on the lands of the knight of la Croix Maron, inventor of the double distillation, in the hart of the Grande Champagne region, considered the finest terroir of cognac. We would be pleased to welcome you at the domain to let you discover the secrets of our cognacs, pineaux, wines and grape juices.
Reviewed By S9391LSrobg - Leeds, United Kingdom
We really enjoyed our Cognac tasting here - we rang ahead to confirm a time (I think you can book online too) - it was a busy week so there was only time for a tasting not a full tour. Cécile is really friendly & speaks excellent English & gave us a really good insight into how they run their family-run business. We’d had their cognac before so it was no surprise to us how good it tasted - but it was great to taste different ages of cognac alongside each other & to hear more about how it is produced. They have grape juices to taste for the non-drinkers too, and liqueurs alongside the different cognacs. There’s no pressure to buy, but Raby is good value for an excellent Cognac - I’d much prefer to buy from them than pay extra for a big brand. We hope to go back for a full tour when we’re next in France.
5. Cognac La Grange du Bois
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Welcome to La Grange du Bois in Bourg Charente In a green setting, a relaxing and welcoming stage between Cognac and Jarnac, near the river Charente, in the heart of the Cognac country. With your friends or in group, come visit our family and traditional property, our old village of the seventeenth century, taste our products in our cellars or in the shade of an oak and keep the memory of an authentic guaranteed discovery.
6. Pineau Cognac Roussille
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
En raison des dispositions sanitaires Covid-19, nous vous demandons de bien vouloir prendre rendez vous à l'avance pour visiter notre domaine. Nous ne pouvons pas accueillir plus de 9 personnes en même temps afin de former un groupe de 10 personnes maximum ( hôtesse + 9 visiteurs). Les visites restent gratuites. Vous devrez vous enregistrer à l'entrée sur un registre afin de pouvoir vous prévenir s'il y avait une urgence face à la pandémie. Nous regrettons de ne plus être aussi spontanés, mais c'est ensemble, avec les gestes barrières et le respect des normes sanitaires que nous pourrons vaincre la pandémie. Espérant toute votre compréhension. Merci
7. Domaine Maine Giraud / Alfred de Vigny
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Le Maine Giraud is the former estate of Alfred de Vigny. It's also a family wineyard located in the south of Angouleme. On this wineyard, We produce Cognac, Pineau des Charentes and Country's wines. We would be pleased to welcome you for a visit of the museum dedicated to the writer or a guided tour of the distillery and a tasting of our produces.
8. Bourgoin Cognac
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
BOURGOIN COGNAC is a handcrafted vigneron cognac. The family estate is located in the village of Tarsac, in the municipality of Saint Saturnin, Charente (France). Our cognacs are sincere and authentic. No long speeches, the truth is inside the bottle. You will find the emotion of a great cognac. Receive this punch like a gift. Glare or light stupor, our micro barrique xo cognac aromatic range will not leave you unscathed.
Reviewed By 629se_nl - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful venue - you are treated to a tour of the local vineyards (featuring an amazing viewpoint over the landscape of Nouvelle-Aquitaine) - English language is available as well. Wonderfully friendly hosts and proper tour experience. Really educational (including the history of the venue and science of the fermentation and distillation) and also really fun (riding out to the fields in the back of the old van). Lot of Cognac and other alcohol tasting for the value. Would go again!
9. Braastad Cognac
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Fondée en 1875, la Maison a gardé son caractère familial depuis ses origines. La société est actuellement dirigée par trois petits fils du fondateur Sverre Braastad, cinquième génération depuis Médéric Tiffon. La famille cultive ses vignes, distille le vin blanc dans ses propres alambics de Jarnac, et fait vieillir ses eaux-de-vie dans ses chais de vieillissement.
Reviewed By 978thibaultc
We wanted to say a big thank you and a big applause to Braastad family ! We had a very interesting, beautiful and tasty visit. Here are the five reasons why: 1) The hosts have produced Cognac over six generations now. We can really feel it is a family business where they put all their energy and passion, 2) Their property is beautiful and in the the nice city of Jarnac 3) The visit is very interesting and we learnt many tips about Cognac and its specific process 4) Their Cognac is one of the best I've ever tried. I especially advise you to try as well their Pineau des Charentes! 5) Please read again the four above reasons! Thank you again to Braastad family for this memorable visit.
10. Hennessy Les Visites
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4.5 based on 456 reviews
Hennessy Boutique is open from Monday to Saturday. Due to the health situation, visits and tastings are currently suspended.
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