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Pierre Corizet Spotlight

Spotlight on Pierre Croizet

The house of Pierre Croizet Cognac has a history that reaches back to before the time when the Phylloxera crisis devastated the vineyards of France. Spanning over 30 hectares of vineyards in Fins Bois and Petite Champagne regions, this family run cognac house has had a long-standing tradition of producing excellent Cognac. Leopold Croizet, who heads the house today, has inherited many business skills from his mother as well as other influential members of this traditional cognac producing family.

An interview with Léopold Croizet

Léopold Croizet is the 9th generation of winegrowers on the estate, with a rich history of his family's traditions passed down through each generation. The vineyard, mainly planted in the commune of Triac Lautrait, covers an area of 30 hectares around a farm typical of Charente. Located in the heart of the village of Lantin, near Jarnac, the land is a privileged one, belonging to the Fins Bois cru and benefitting from the clay-limestone limits of the Champagne region.

What is your work and its scope within Maison Pierre Croizet?

Since 2001, I have taken a full-time role in the family adventure. I am a winemaker, distiller, and master-blender. I spread the word to my friends and consumers about Pierre Croizet Cognac. I also consider myself as an actor in the passage of time! Time is an essential element to be taken into account for the production of Cognac. « It’s about letting time run its course, but being active!

What major assets and know-how do you have?

First of all in the working method: our vineyard is fully converted to organic farming. I started the conversion as soon as I arrived on the estate. The entire vineyard is dedicated to the production of our Cognacs which leaves me free to choose how everything is conducted and the direction I wish to take my “eaux de vie”. We choose an old-fashioned vineyard culture and rightly-timed early harvests to maintain good acidity and give elegant and aromatic eaux de vie. The distillation is carried out in two small potstills of 16hl and 20hl, those that my grandmother had installed! Our distillation method remains uncommon in the region, it comes from my father who himself got it from his mother: a family secret!

What are the values that take precedence and distinguish you from other brands?

Respect for tradition, values… For several generations my family has provided expertise and know-how in all stages of the production of Cognac: from the vine to the blending, including of course the distillation. This mastery allows us to nurture and ensure an heritage for future generations. Be visionary, see further and ensure quality of products. My grandfather Marc launched his brand of Cognac with his brother just after the second world war. It was a period of reconstruction in the country and we were recovering from several tough years. He was thinking big, he launched his business with some success. I have a lot of anecdotes about my ancestors and it enriches my business vision and also give me motivation to prove myself to be worthy of it.

Could you describe the particularity and the style of your Cognacs?

Difficult for me to describe my Cognacs … I prefer to let them speak for themselves through tasting! As I said earlier, each step is important to make a good Cognac. The expertise I carry produces very fruity cognacs, typical of the Fins Bois cru. They are fragrant, round, mellow and easy to drink. This roundness comes mainly from a distillation on the lees. Our spirits then age in French oak barrels whose woods are selected from the best forests in France. This task now falls to my wife, who once worked in cooperage and who has a real passion for the interaction between wood and spirit. The blend of this diversity offers a range of very interesting aromas.

This interview with Léopold Croizet was first published by the Cognac brand Pierre Croizet on their website.

Pierre Croizet

History of Pierre Croizet

The house of Pierre Croizet Cognac has a history that reaches back to before the time when the Phylloxera crisis devastated the vineyards of France. One phenomenon that makes Pierre Croizet Cognac stand out in the distinctly masculine cognac world is the fact that there have been many strong willed and influential female members of the family that have been in charge. Not only that, but they occupied extremely authoritative positions in the business, and have helped steer Pierre Croizet Cognac to where it is today.

Back when Phylloxera cast its shadow over the vines of Cognac, it was Amelina Croizet who was pivotal in ensuring that the family’s vineyards survived. She passed this fighting spirit on down through the generations, and many of the Croizet women proved to be determined and successful businesswomen. The knowledge gained over the years has been kept a closely guarded secret, and passed down from father and mother to daughter and son.

One thing that everyone has had in common was to keep the traditional methods firmly in mind, whilst still advancing the cognac making process as technology advanced.

In the mid-1900s, Pierre Croizet Cognac took the step of selling their wares to the general public – a process that still continues today.

The Cognacs

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FREE Pierre Croizet Extra Mini Bottle

For a limited time, the 24 customers to purchase a bottle of Pierre Croizet will receive a Pierre Croizet Extra Sample bottle (5cl) for free. Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer. All you have to do is place an order for a Pierre Croizet Cognac in our shop and the mini bottle will be automatically added to your shopping cart (while stock lasts).

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Pierre Croizet XO Cognac

Pierre Croizet XO Cognac

Fins Bois

Cognac age: XO

Growth Area: Fins Bois

ABV: 40%

Bottle Size: 70cl

Aged for 20 years in oak barrels, a memorable character has been forged in this remarkable XO Cognac. Harnessing a delectable smoothness and enticing structure, it is a beautifully balanced choice that embodies an essence that every good Cognac tastefully harnesses.

Produced by a family-run estate, where farm to vine processes are prioritised, the remarkable ageing of this XO has been established with an expert line of tradition. Made with eaux-de-vie from the sought after Fins Bois region, its flavour is renowned for its delectability. A beautiful choice encompassing tradition and an elegant essence spectacularly.

697 CN¥
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Pierre Croizet Extra Cognac

Fins Bois

Cognac age: Extra

Growth Area: Fins Bois

ABV: 40%

Bottle Size: 70cl

Presented in an elegant crystal decanter, Pierre Croizet Extra Cognac has been made with grapes sourced from the rather underrated Fins Bois region, where the Pierre Croizet Cognac estate spans some 30 hectares. This growing area is covered by clay and chalk soils known as groies, similar to the Champagne regions but with a different composition. The heavy soil is around 60% clay, known for producing round, supple eaux-de-vie that age fairly quickly, but also maintain a fresh and fruity aroma.

2.193 CN¥
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Pierre Croizet Extra Cognac

Pierre Croizet Excellence Cognac

Pierre Croizet Excellence Cognac

Fins Bois

Cognac age: Hors d'Age

Growth Area: Fins Bois

ABV: 40%

Bottle Size: 70cl

Pierre Croizet Excellence Cognac os one of the oldest of the house, an exceptional Cognac with a complex aroma of coconut, passion fruit, rancio, sandalwood, cedar and eucalyptus. It has an orange-amber color with a slight red reflection, giving it a unique look. On the palate, it is powerful, rich and mellow with long and lingering notes of eucalyptus. Enjoy this exquisite Cognac and experience the complexity of its aromas.

7.333 CN¥
excl. TAX excl. Versand

All Pierre Croizet Cognacs

Good news: new mini bottles available

FREE Pierre Croizet Extra Mini Bottle

For a limited time, the 24 customers to purchase a bottle of Pierre Croizet will receive a Pierre Croizet Extra Sample bottle (5cl) for free. Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer. All you have to do is place an order for a Pierre Croizet Cognac in our shop and the mini bottle will be automatically added to your shopping cart (while stock lasts).

Limited to one bottle per customer.

Limited stock

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