The Dudognon family have grown grapes in the small village of Lignières-Sonneville since 1776. This village is about 11 miles southeast of the town Cognac in the heart of the famed Grande Champagne zone.
In the 1970s, Raymond transformed his still from wood-burning to gas. He was convinced that gas produced a more regular distillation.
Yet when he taught his daughter Claudine the ins and outs of distillation, he insisted she learn with a wood fire. Raymond used this strategy because he knew if Claudine could overcome unforeseen problems that can arise with the wood-fueled method, she would develop the skills to perfect distillation by other means.
Their two alambics distill roughly 450-200 hl a.p. per year (100 barrels). The eau de vie from their fine parcels is aged in their small, rustic chai.
Dudognon 'Reserve' Cognac, Grande Champagne
Pleasing aromatics include notes of apple, toffee and spice. Soft texture, with additional notes of vanilla on the palate.
In the 1970s, Raymond transformed his still from wood-burning to gas. He was convinced that gas produced a more regular distillation.
Yet when he taught his daughter Claudine the ins and outs of distillation, he insisted she learn with a wood fire. Raymond used this strategy because he knew if Claudine could overcome unforeseen problems that can arise with the wood-fueled method, she would develop the skills to perfect distillation by other means.
Their two alambics distill roughly 450-200 hl a.p. per year (100 barrels). The eau de vie from their fine parcels is aged in their small, rustic chai.
Dudognon 'Reserve' Cognac, Grande Champagne
Pleasing aromatics include notes of apple, toffee and spice. Soft texture, with additional notes of vanilla on the palate.
