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• An excellent course and a real Masterclass

  onehunter,

  Aug 14, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Excellent and informative morning with Jean Luc. Fantastic history lesson on the origins of Cognac, how it is made and finally how to taste it. Everything we had wanted from the course. Jean Luc speaks very good English. After we headed off for a lovely lunch at a restaurant recommended by Jean Luc and then onto a small private Cognac producer to buy some small batch Cognac we had tasted earlier.

• Very Informative

  Vic N,

  May 20, 2023

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The class gives you a great summary of how cognac making came to the region, the grape varieties and the process for making cognac. It also covers the topics of aromas and the development of flavours as the cognac ages. You then get to try three cognacs from the same maker of different ages to compare how the aroma and taste changes. The presenter is very knowledgeable and a nice guy. A very pleasant and worthwhile afternoon.

• A True MasterclSs

  Link B,

  May 18, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I learned so much. Before this class I didn’t understand how to approach tasting cognacs or visiting distilleries. Now I can appreciate cognac more than just taste

• Education in Cognac

  Robert J,

  May 17, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Jean Luc was was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. He and his wife have beautiful BAndB in the heart of the Cognac region. He can also get you an experience with a distiller to give you a more comprehensive education in the art of creating congnac. It was well worth the price and effort to get this experience. Five stars

• Going the extra Miles!

  bryceb977,

  Apr 17, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I was on a Princess Cruise that docked in La Rochelle, France about 2 and a half hours away from this establishment's Masterclass. Since starting my cruise I wanted desperately to visit the region of Cognac and learn about them, from how they are made to the difference in the soil, aging, and all sorts of other factors that could alter the alcohol. My excursion on Princess Cruise Lines did not meet the minimum number of requirements to staff a tour so we last minute booked this amazing tour which turned out to be far better than the there tour overall. After waiting a while to find a taxi we arrived late for the Masterclass and we didn't speak any French. The owner and his wife were more than accommodating helping us to communicate in French-English with the Taxi driver. We explained our situation to them and how we had to be back at the Cruiseship by a certain time. Off we went to the class and while we did that they kindly organized a taxi for us and explained everything to them beforehand to save us any confusion. The class was amazing and broke down the history, and olfactory stimulation, and we even got to try 4 different Cognacs which we were 'tested' on to try and figure out the 'notes' in the flavor of each one. After our long trek, the Masterclass professor even drove us into town to find our arranged taxi. Their above-and-beyond customer service makes me wish I could rate this place higher. Thank you for making my birthday so special!

• Amazing experience with a fantastic Cognac expert!

  Vacation07700269787,

  Jan 25, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Set in a beautiful location in the heart of Cognac country this was an incredible experience. Jean-Luc was an incredible expert. The whole history including the significance of things like the 100 year War was fascinating and I wish Jean-Luc had been my history teacher at school. The tasting was equally brilliant and really helped me understand the flavours, where they came from and what influences their development. This was a very accessible masterclass that didn’t require previous experience. I have done a few of the bigger distillery tours and while they were interesting I would pick Jean-Luc every time! Fantastic and will be recommending to all our guests and friends.

• Outstanding Cognac Masterclass

  Rod B,

  Oct 17, 2022

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Jean-Luc is a charming and thoroughly entertaining presenter whose passion for Cognac shines through his masterclass. I gained an understanding from this session that has greatly deepened my love of Cognac and my respect for those who make it.

  

• Superior

  Anze P,

  Oct 10, 2022

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The whole experience was superior! Jean Luc was wery nice, friendly and full of knowledge. I recomend it to everyone👍😀

• An incredibly informative experience.

  I4093URalyssaa,

  Sep 20, 2022

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was an incredibly informative lecture and tasting on the history, evolution and art of making Cognac. I was able to gain incredible knowledge from the course and was lucky enough to taste three craft growers Cognacs that I would have not otherwise ever been able to experience. I highly recommend this Masterclass for anyone who wants to gain a rich knowledge of Cognac and how it came to be what it is today.

  

  

• Cognac Master Class

  jovitah679,

  Aug 23, 2022

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Super master class wich gave us a good overview of the history of the area and the production of cognac. We really loved the experience. Jean Luc is a very welcoming and excellent guide.

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