Prestige Tour and Cognac Tasting
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Cognac, France
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
When in Cognac, tasting the eponymous liquor is a must-do. Even more exciting is a behind-the-scenes tour of a working distillery to learn the secrets behind the famous brandy. On this tour, you’ll do both. Make your way to the historic, family-run Cognac house, a short drive or train ride from Cognac. Explore the distillery, aging cellar, and bottling workshop on a guided tour, then sample three aged Cognacs.
- Learn all about Cognac-making at a 150 - year-old Cognac house
- Taste three of the oldest tasting cognacs during a guided tasting session
- This compact morning or afternoon tour fits seamlessly around sightseeing
- Enjoy an intimate tasting experience thanks to the small group size
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesTasting included of 3 aged cognacs
- tip
- possible purchases
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 29 Rue Île Madame, 16200 Mainxe-Gondeville, France
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Joanne_H
Met with Eric who spoke eloquently and passionately in English about the history of cognac all the way to modern day. I will definitely revisit again.
Reviews
5.0
based on 18 reviews
Joanne_H, Jan 2026
Met with Eric who spoke eloquently and passionately in English about the history of cognac all the way to modern day. I will definitely revisit again.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Joan,
Thank you very much for your kind words.
Your satisfaction is very valuable to us and your comment makes us pride.
It was a pleasure for me to show you around on our historical site along the river.
You enjoyed the history, the explanations about the distillation, the play around the aromas in cognac...and the tasting.
I am looking forward welcoming you again.
Best regards,
Erik
Kim_K, Dec 2024
Eric, the Braastad guide, presented an engaging story about the distillery and its products. He patiently answered all of our questions (we had a lot!) and was generous in introducing us to the cognacs at the end of the tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Kim,
Thank you so much for your excellent comment.
It was a pleasure showing you around. I noticed you really enjoyed the visit in it all.
The history, knowledge and traditions of this family-run house are shown and explained during this generous tasting and experience. We are all at the company honoured that you were amazed.
You satisfaction is very valueble to us and your comment is a good reward.
I hope to have the pleasure welcoming you again.
Best regards,
Erik
Debbie_L, Oct 2023
The tour was very interesting, Eric was an excellent guide. The museum was probably my favourite part of the tour and of course the tasting was exquisite.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Debbie,
Thank you very much for this very kind and nice feedback!
It was a pleasure welcoming you !
The paradis cellar that hosts our museum IS very specific and stunning.
It is valuable for us to read that the tasting was a interesting and good moment too :)
We all hope to welcome you again in Jarnac for other experiences!
Thanks again for the feedback!
Best regards,
Erik
Stuart_W, Aug 2023
Eric was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions, made the tour so much fun. The tasting was fabulous, fantastic way to finish
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Stuart,
Thank you very much for this very nice feed-back.
I agree, it was very fun to have you visting us.
You had the opportunity to have a deep dive aroud the differents steps crafting cognac.
Since your had the opportunity to visit our unique distlillery, an ageing cellar, our museum and paradis cellar amoung other things.
It was a pleasure showing you around and telling you the rich history and knowledge we have.
Your satisfaction is our greatest gift and I am looking forward to welcoming you again :)
Best ragards
Erik
Ian_S, Jun 2023
We absolutely loved our very intimate (just the two of us and the guide) visit to Braastad! We learned the detailed process, saw every part of the operation, and tasted a variety of first-rate cognacs. Having done many wine and distilling tours, I strongly recommend a visit.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Ian_S, thank you very much for your kind feedback. It was a pleasure having you here.
I am looking forward welcoming you again.
Agathe_L, Jul 2024
Nous avons effectué la visite prestige avec les dégustations. Nous avons passé un moment fabuleux. Erik, notre guide, est passionné et passionnant. Nous avons appris énormément de choses sur la fabrication du cognac des champs à la bouteille ainsi que l’histoire globale du cognac et celle de la maison. La distillerie est magnifique et très impressionnante c’est également un vrai plus d’y avoir accès. J’appréhendais quelque peu la dégustation n’étant pas une grande fane d’eaux de vie de base mais j’ai été agréablement surprise. J’ai énormément apprécié les différents produits et je suis même repartie avec certains d’entre eux. Un grand merci pour ce très beau souvenir en famille !
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Bonjour Agathe,
Un grand merci pour cet élogieux commentaire
Plaisir partagé pour nous que d'avoir présenté notre belle maison et son histoire et patrimoine.
Vous avez en effet au travers de votre visite eu la possibilité de découvrir notre authentique distillerie ! le passage au travers de notre impressionnant chai d'assemblage est également un plus. Pour conclure ce beau moment la dégustation vous a permise de découvrir une sélection de nos cognac les plus exceptionnels. En plus d'avoir le privilège d'accéder à ces cognac hors d'âge, la convivialité de la dégustation nous a permis de "déconstruire" les clichés autour du cognac et vous présenter de nouvelles façons de l'apprécier!
Les portes de la maison vous seront toujours ouvertes et nous avons hâte de vous accueillir de nouveau. A bientôt
Erik
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