Guerin Cognac
Traditional Cognac from the Bon Bois
At the end of the Second World War, Robert Guerin, a wine-grower in Chenac sur Gironde, started focusing on the production of Pineau des Charentes, as well as Cognac and wine.
Today, Robert's grandchildren and even a few of his great-grandchildren, have taken up the torch, a magnificent heritage that they are keen to keep alive and evolve, including through their line of Pineau-based Vermouth.
Good Cognac begins with Good Grapes
The Guerin family are winemakers first and foremost. They have cultivated grapes, the basis of Cognac, for several generations. There possess a real expertise surrounding grapes, as the Guerin family also produces high-quality Charentais regional wines, as well as, of course, Pineau des Charentes.
Ideal Terroir for Cognac
Guerin is located in the Bons Bois region, which benefits from a particular oceanic climate as well as a quality terroir that is increasingly recognized and growing in power and renown.
Spread over a 5-kilometer strip stretching from the coast to the Cozes-Bordeaux road on the foamy fringes of the ocean, the family land oscillates from champagne to clay-limestone and siliceous soils.
Cognac Production
The production of Guerin Cognac is a complex and meticulous process that follows several stages rigorously overseen by the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée.
Guerin cognacs are balanced and do not aim to be overly oaky or have heavy tannins. They achieve this through careful distillation and by using a mix of new and old barrels.
The Cellar Master, Julien, is very talented and knows his craft extremely well. He benefits from excellent stocks of Cognac, which he can use to create and maintain a consistently high and recognized quality.
How is Guerin Cognac Made?
Vineyard Management
The grape varieties used for Cognac
Guérin are mainly Ugni blanc, Colombard, and Montils
Harvest
The grapes are harvested when they are fully ripe, for good acidity and a moderate sugar content.
[September-October]
Pressing
The grapes are pressed to extract the must (juice).
Fermentation
The grape juice ferments in a stainless steel vat for 5 to 7 days.
1st Distillation
The wine is distilled in a Charentais still in copper. The first pass produces the brouillis.
2nd Distillation
Second heating of the “brouillis” where the distiller proceeds to “cut,”to keep only the purest and noblest part of the distillation, “la bonne chauffe.”
Aging
The eau-de-vie is stored in French oak barrels. This step plays a key role in the taste of the future Cognac.
Tasting
The eaux-de-vie are tasted by the cellar master in order to determine the characteristics and the final classification of the product.
Blending
The cellar master marries the eaux-de-vie in search of aromas, flavors and textures in order to create a harmonious balance, a unique signature at the origin of a great Cognac Guérin.
Final Product
VS [Very Special]
At least 2 years old.
Bottling
Once the Cognac is perfectly balanced, it is bottled, ending its aging process.
Guerin VS Cognac Crafted for Cocktails
Our Guérin Crafted for Cocktails Cognac has been specially developed to fully express itself in the heart of a cocktail or for consumption over ice.
AGE: VS - 2 years old
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 40% vol
VOLUME: 70cl
GRAPE VARIETIES: Ugni-blanc, Colombard, Montils
NOSE: Initial floral nose with intense notes of dried linden. After some time in the glass, it develops of dry vine shoots and roasted mango.
PALATE: A tonic, fresh and dynamic sensation. A delicate fruity perception with notes of caramelized "Conference" pears.
Vermouth Guerin
Learn more about the Vermouth Guerin, crafted using their Pineau des Charentes.
Pineau des Charentes
Learn more about Guerin Pineau des Charentes.
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