Private Tour

Private day-tour from Cognac : Vineyard and Craft Distilleries with Tastings

Overview

Available languages

English

French

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Cognac is not only a luxury product. It is also a terroir product elaborated by several thousands of vine-growers who are craft distillers.

Explore, in this full day private tour, the vineyard of Cognac with an English speaking local guide and driver, visiting craft distilleries where some of the best cognacs are produced. Do not worry about driving, you may fully enjoy your tastings and meetings with traditional producers hidden in the vines.

Week days we enter a craft cooperage (barrel making), where they produce oak barrels, to have a better understanding the ageing process of cognac.

The tour includes the visit of 2 craft distilleries producing their family cognacs and being at the same time suppliers of some of the most famous cognac brands.

Stops at nice points of view to discover the landscapes, the local architecture, make your most original photos.

A typical local restaurant is suggested by the guide.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age for tastings is 18 years

Adult pricing applies to all travellers

Dress code is smart casual

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Please note that on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and in the months of July and August, cooperages are closed. You will visit a winery producing local wines, cognacs and Pineau des Charentes instead.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation if within a 15 minutes drive from the pickup place in Cognac

Driver - cognac expert guide who perfectly knows the vineyard and the people living there.

Cognac tastings

Visit of 2 craft distilleries, both ending by a tasting of some of their products.

Visit of a craft cooperage producing oak barrels (week days)

Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle or minivan - Bottles of water are provided

Lunch

Personal purchases and souvenirs

Gratuities

What To Expect

Cognac

The tour departs from the town of Cognac, where the most famous brands have their place of visit located

Admission Not Applicable

Segonzac

Segonzac is the capital city of the Grande Champagne, 1st cru of the cognac. Have a look at the original Catholic church and the Protestant temple.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Ticket for participants

Reviews

4.75

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A informative day in Congac
V7170LImichaela,
Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our group of four were met at the Angoulême station and we spent the day with JeanLuc.He has extensive knowledge of the region,the viticulture of the vines ,the production of Congac and the marketing.We toured in his comfortable vehicle and visited various Congac wineries and an artisan Vinegar cellar that produces excellent vinegars from the grape crushing residue.We lunched in a small village restaurant and he returned us to Congac to our accommodation.We highly recommend his tours.
Cognac tasting
767eirike,
Sep 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fantastic day. Our private guide was very knowledgeable. We learned a lot today. We recommend this tour to all who are visiting Cognac. Many thanks to our guide Jean-Luc.
Tres bon!!!!
gideonv899,
Aug 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
today we had a wonderful experience with a private guide. we drove through the beautiful areas of cognac. the guide told us a lot about the history of the area. the information was more than expected and was great. At the first stop we learned a lot about cognac making and with the occasional delicious sip of great cognac varieties. then at the 2nd stop we tasted cognac that had been processed for cocktails. it was a great experience and really recommend to do a private guide for an excursion. big thumbs up
A highlight of my vaction! As we...
Allan S,
Jul 24, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00
A highlight of my vaction! As we drove from location to location, the guide gave a wonderful explanation of the history of the region, the development of Cognac, and the people of the area. Everything was very well done, and I learned far more than I ever expected to. The cooperage and both distilleries were very welcoming. The tastings were outstanding as well. Both producers were very generous, sharing even thier oldest and most valuable Cognacs. I highly, highly recommend this tour.