The History
Olivier and Léa are both natives of Segonzac.
Olivier comes from a long line of winegrowers and has always wanted to work in the Cognac vineyards. With his scientific baccalaureate in hand, it was only natural for him to a BTS in viticulture and oenology. Olivier cut his teeth in Alsace, then in the Médoc before returning to the family estate in 2003. In 2015, he decided to farm 40ha of vines alone vines in Grande Champagne and set up his business in Roissac (Angeac-Champagne).
Léa has always been passionate about wine and spirits. She focused her studies in this field, graduating in 2008 with a degree in wine and spirits. a 3-month internship in the United States. In 2009, she worked for a New York-based importer-distributor before returning to France, where she resumed her studies.
In 2010, while Léa was studying at the Université des Eaux-de-vie in Segonzac, she met up again with Olivierand they decided to stay together.
In 2018, one marriage and 3 children later, Léa and Olivier launched their "Laurichesse" brand to showcase the cognacs distilled by Guy (Olivier's father) in the 70s. Stored in casks, these cognacs are bottled without reduction and reveal different facets of Grande Champagne.
Initially called "Hommage", the range is now called "Le Chai de mon Père".
In 2023, Olivier's mother entrusted him with 20ha of vines in Segonzac. At the same time, he became manager of the "Paul Beau" brand, in which he had already owned half the shares for 10 years.
Today, these are the 2 complementary brands nestled under the brand Maison Laurichesse that Léa and Olivier are delighted you to discover. See here for the Paul Beau products.
The Cognac
The current range of Laurichesse Cognac seeks to highlight eaux-de-vie distilled by Olivier’s father Guy in the 1970s. Distilled in a 12hl still on the family property of Verrières, these Cognacs have been stored in French oak casks and give a fantastic insight into the individual character of small-scale Cognac production. The range, known as Le Chai de mon Père (‘The Cellar of My Father’) was previously called Hommage.
Each barrel of vintage eaux-de-vie has been carefully selected and bottled in its natural condition in order to highlight the skills and quality of Guy's work.