25/09/2024
We still fondly remember the special day we spent at the Domaine Cognac Vaudon.
It began with a lovely lunch with Pierre Vaudon, where we had the chance to talk about the house's history, its place in the market, and the unique qualities that set Vaudon apart.
Did you know that Domaine Vaudon’s first gold medal was awarded in 1913 for a Cognac from 1811? A true legacy of excellence.
But it wasn’t just about conversation! After lunch, we toured the beautiful estate, exploring the stills (with tasting the new make) and wandering through the vineyards, which were full of ripe fruit!🍇 Vaudon concentrates only on a single Cru: Fins Bois.
Pierre’s father may be retired, but he still helps out, and you might even cross paths with Pierre’s grandfather or his son Clément, who is currently studying viticulture. This means that at Vaudon, four generations work together, driven by a shared passion.
While Pierre looks after the spirit, his wife, Anne Marie Vaudon, expertly manages the vineyard. She also serves as vice president of the agricultural chamber of the Charente region, bringing even more expertise to the estate.
Our tour continued with a visit to the warehouse, to uncovered a real treasure for GotA. What started as a simple tasting got out of hand and turned into an exciting exploration of the entire cellar (verticale totale🫨)!
We want to thank Pierre again for his generous tour and the chance to taste so many wonderful things. One of the standouts was the Lot 75/78/80 cask, packed with fruity flavors and a surprising freshness despite its age, with just the right touch of wood. It was clear this cask belonged in the black bottle!
So why the Medusa on the label? When brainstorming the label design, we were inspired by the Pegasus from the domaine's logo over a few glasses of cognac and ended up in Greek mythology! And our cognac is as complex as the mythology!
Tomorrow, 26.09.24, at 20:00, you can get your Vaudon Lot 75/78/80 from our shop partners around the world!
