Cognac & Wine tours & tasting
Charente, Dordogne, Vienne
Go on a tour and taste some of the products for which France is so famous!
Southwest Wines, Cognac and Pineau des Charentes
Martell Distilleries tour & tasting - Jarnac
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The Martell distilleries tour is very interesting and lasts an hour, focussing strongly on Martell's history,
the distillation and grading process, finishing with a complementary drink for adults and face-painting for kids. Tours are in Enlish or Fench. Pre book or just turn up- but be prepared to wait for an English tour. The town of Jarnac itself (where the distillery is) also has some wonderful cafes and restaurants for lunch and a small adventure park for children. You can also take river tours here which makes the drive-time more worthwhile.
Website: http://www.martell.com/cognac-guided-tours.asp |
Remy Martin Distilleries tour & tasting - Jarnac
Easier to find than Martell and the tour is more comprehensive. Remy, the second largest Cognac producer takes you through barrel making - and how these affect the flavour; a look at the vineyards; a description of the different grapes and soil and the differences between the grades of cognac, finishing with a tasting. Part of the tour includes a ride on a train - so something for the kids as well. Whole tour lasts just over an hour. Tours can be pre-booked or just turn up - although you may have to wait for an English tour. Fee is 6 for adults but children under 12 go free. Free parking and easily found by following the ring road around Cognac. Approx 1.5 hours drive from Chabanais. There is a
shop where you can buy Cognac to take home. |
Cave de St. Sornin vineyard tour and wine tasting - nr La Rochefoucauld
St. Sornin is a coopoerative wine producer in the Charente. It does tours of the cave by arrangement and you can buy St. Sornin afterwards in the shop. The Charente is not a big wine producer opting instead for mixing its grapes with Cognac to produce "Pineau des Charentes". However St. Sornin - certainly the "Privilege" is very pleasant both on the pallette and wallet.
Website: http://www.cavesaintsornin.com/ |
Domaine Chater - nr Eymet, Dordgne
Domaine Chater is an English-owned vineyard near Bergerac in the Dordogne. This wine is definitely to be sniffed at! Have received a "Coup de Cour" from the Guide Hachette and being recommended by Andreas Larsson - the world's top somellier. They will hold winery tours by pre-arrangement and you can buy wine directly from them after your visit.
Website: http://www.Domainechater.com/ |
Cognac & wine tasting & distilleries and vineyard tours in the Charente, Dordogne and Vienne. Discover Martell Cognac, Remy Martin Cognac, Napolean and Courvoisier Cognac as well as the famous Pineau des Charentes. Try the best wine of the Poitou-Charentes at caves de St. Sornin for wine tasting and take away some bottles with you or Domaine Chater in the Dordogne. Everything for a truly memorable cottage holiday in France.
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