AVAILABLE NOW: Grape of the Art Castarède 1986 - strictly limited   SHOP NOW

Vaudon Cognac

Vaudon Cognac

The Vaudon grounds are composed of 60 hectares with the main estate being located in Fins Bois, the largest of all the Cognac growth regions. Vaudon produces both single cru Fins Bois Cognacs and ‘multicru’ blends of these with the neighbouring Grande Champagne.

Pierre Vaudon, Maître de Chai and also owner of Maison Francois Voyer, is responsible for the Vaudon family estate. The family’s distilling origins can be traced back as far as 1771, and they have always produced outstanding Cognacs, even winning a gold medal for their 1811 vintage Cognac in 1913.

Visit Vaudon: 23 Rue du Marronnier , 16170 Échallat

Products

Vaudon Cognac

The Vaudon brand predominantly focuses on a single vintage of cognac: the Fins Bois, which gives a naturally fruitier and sweeter flavor than those from the Grande Champagne region. The soil in Fins Bois is light and made from hard, superficial calcareous clay which brings body and softness to the cognacs. Eaux-de-vie from this cru is known to age quickly, developing spicy and liquorice notes very early on.

History of Vaudon:

It all began in 1771, when Francois Gaborit passed his Mérignac domain and vineyards on to his stepson, Pierre Nalbert. The domain expanded and evolved for generations, with records regarding the harvests recorded as far back as 1833. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century when a large part of today’s vineyards were planted and the first 25hl still was installed. The second still was installed by Bernard Vaudon, who went on to marry Anne-Marie Mousset, also from a vine-growing family. The estate grew again and it is now Pierre Vaudon, Bernard and Anne-Marie’s son who is responsible for the Vaudon brand.

Vaudon today:

The Vaudon brand today believes in the importance of giving back to the soil what it exports through the harvests. Its Ugni Blanc grapes follow the precise rules of modern oenology, through delicate pneumatic pressing, lighting settling filtration, yeasting and thermo-regulated fermentation in stainless steel vats, as well as a thorough analysis of the constituents of each wine. These processes build the foundations for its high quality eaux-de-vie. The Vaudon house is also rather unique in that it does not add any sulphur to its eaux-de-vie, so it maintains it fruity and freshness before being lightly brioched through maturation on lees before distillation. Pierre Vaudon uses an old style of distillation on the lees which he learnt from his grandfather, and which produces a particularly rich and elegant eaux-de-vie.

When it comes to the ageing of the eaux-de-vie, Vaudon is meticulous in its preparation. The origin of the wood and the skill of the cooper are highly important, so the house works only with a cooper who has received significant recognition for his profession. Barrels are made of staves of either fine or coarse grain. Fine-grained barrels which are made from the wood of slow-growing oaks, provide a subtle woodiness, whereas coarse-grained barrels give a more defined and full-bodied tannin. The barrels are given a moderate to strong toasting to reveal vanilla notes and provide the toasted character which comes in the first years of ageing. After the initial years of ageing, the eaux-de-vie is transferred to old “Roux’ casks to further mature without adding new tannin.

Vaudon keeps its casks spread across two cellar floors as the ground floor is of higher humidity and allows for rounder eaux-de-vie, whereas the first floor which is drier, delivers finer eaux-de-vie. These two styles are then carefully blended to provide a full and complex cognac.

Visit the website of Vaudon Cognac

See some blog posts related to Vaudon Cognac

Fruity Cognacs: It’s more than just grapes (International Fruit Day)
Jul 01, 2020

All Articles

Fruity Cognacs: It’s more than just grapes (International Fruit Day)
July 01 2020 is International Fruit Day, so what better time to discuss Cognacs that boast the fruitiest of aromas and flavor? The type of grape, blend, terroir, vintage, aging process, and skill...
A (Re)discovery: Visiting Francois Voyer Cognac
Oct 17, 2014

All Articles

A (Re)discovery: Visiting Francois Voyer Cognac
Although we have written about Cognac Francois Voyer in the past, we have to share this discovery with you. We decided this incredible artisanal Cognac house is worthy of a visit and a proper...
Cognac Connoisseur Morten’s favourite eaux-de-vie
Dec 28, 2021

Sophie & Max

Cognac Connoisseur Morten’s favourite eaux-de-vie
Meeting Morten Cognac Expert’s Facebook group, Cognac Lovers is a space for our community to share and discuss their passion for eaux-de-vie and it currently stands at an impressive 2,700 members....
All About Fruity Cognacs (+12 of the best)
Jun 28, 2022

Cognac University

All About Fruity Cognacs (+12 of the best)
Welcome to article 2 of 4 in the Cognac Expert educational series that explains the different seasons of Cognac. Here we discuss the summer aroma and taste trends that fall under the fruity Cognac...
Product added to wishlist
Product added to compare.
To give you the best possible experience, this site uses cookies and by continuing to use the site you agree that we can save them.  Our Privacy Policy
You have successfully followed this brand