At the very core of the Cognac Expert DNA is to shine a spotlight on Cognac’s small producers and more broadly protect Cognac’s diversity. Cognac’s big four in addition to many of the other prominent houses we work with at Cognac Expert need little to no introduction. We have been thrilled to present their Cognacs and dive deep into their fantastic work. We know many of their Cognacs have found their way into your glasses - and your hearts. That alone makes our mission successful.

But we are still very keen on exploring the lesser known areas of the region, looking for new producers who are doing interesting work and deserve the attention of Cognac lovers around the world. And since we are based in the southern part of the Charente, one of our favorite areas to explore is this very southern corner of the region, deep in the Bons Bois cru, flirting even with the borders of some of the Bordeaux wine appellations.

Max recently set off from Beaulieu and headed down past Chalais into the rolling and wooded hills of the surrounding area. Some small producers he encountered have since retired or otherwise stopped their production, but one artisanal producer just welcomed Max in and ultimately led to a wonderfully pleasant Cognac discovery.