Tasting Bourgoin Cognac the real winegrower's cognac

Overview

Available languages

English

French

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Good morning ! My name is Frédéric Bourgoin. I define myself as a terroirist winemaker and alchemist on the run. My 25 ha vineyard in “Organic Agriculture” conversion is located near Angoulême (Charente, France). The Bourgoin family wine adventure began in 1930 but bottled marketing is much more contemporary: 11/21/2015. Today my bottles are present on more than 150 Michelin-starred restaurants in France (and at the Elysée!). My natural cognacs are: unassembled, unsweetened, without added colorings, and unfiltered. Both young and authentic, my winemaking approach to the cognac category is unique in Charente. Come meet me, the truth is at the bottom of the bottle! 4 people minimum for any reservation.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Only people over the age of 18 may consume alcoholic beverages.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

What To Expect

Between authenticity and modernity, guided by a member of the family, this activity allows you to discover the history, know-how and secrets of the Bourgoin family to the rhythm of a modern and refined scenography. You will have the opportunity to pass through our authentic aging cellar still in operation, our distillery where the history of cognac will be explained to you. The wine-growing approach, the wine map as well as soil and geology will complete the technical explanations concerning the details of our products. The highlight of this journey is the tasting which allows you to grasp the nuances: - Grape Brandy 2018, 38%vol. - Cognac Double-Lie 2010, 45%vol. - Cognac Brut de Fût 1998, 53%vol. - Pineau des Charentes White, 17%vol. - Verjuice, pH 2.5 - Grape Sugar, 65 brix - Grapeseed oil

Sample Menu

starter

COGNAC XO MICROBARRIQUE 2002

MICROBARRIQUE is the first cognac whose aging is completed by a short finish in ten liter barrels.

main

COGNAC XO HIGH TIDE 2012 43%

The innovation consists of moistening the cognac with a little seawater during aging in order to reduce it to 43% vol.

dessert

PINEAU DES CHARENTES

BOURGOIN PINEAU is a mistelle of ugni blanc grape juice and xo cognac.

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Tasting Bourgoin Cognac the real winegrower's cognac

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Enthusiastic and passionate Cognac distillers.
Terri S,
Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rebecca shared the enthusiasm her family has for producing unique products and experiences. The family is committed to honor the past while exploring products that are outside the box. We learned about the process, the soil, and the history. We were able to taste all of their products as each was explained with passion. To our delight a few nights later we found two of the items were available at our hotel bar. The experience is worth the lovely drive to the small village of Tarsac.