Godet Cognac

Godet also produces wine and champagne. They have a red wine called Chateau Seigla Laplagne from the appelation Puisseguin Saint-Emilion. Their premier cru champagne is produced in the Champagne region called La Montagne de Reims and Godet's domain is 9 hectares in size. Godet has also created a liquor called Pearadise, one of their old cognac reserves blended with natural pear extract. The activity shows an innovative business approach of diversification, covering different products to do with winery.

The Godet family's expertise in wine-making results in cognac, wine and champagne - an excellent standing for a family-run company. The business is headed by Godet president Jean-Jacques Godet. His three sons Jean Eduard, Maxime and Cyril are actively contributing in the company. They are running the international operations, being based in New York, Shanghai and London respectively.

From “Burnt Wine” to Cognac

Holding a unique position in the history of Cognac, it is here where new distillation technologies from the Arab culture met with locally produced wine from the Aunins. La Rochelle is also home to the harbour which welcomed maverick and innovative traders such as Bonavarte Godet; a Dutch salt merchant who settled there in the 16th century upon being granted direct protection for his family by the then king of France, Henri IV. With the clue in his name, Bonavarte Godet was one of the first settlers who went on to trade the sought-after “Dutch burnt wine” which was later established as “British Brandy'' in the 18th century and finally claimed its lasting title as “French Cognac” in the 19th century.

463 years and 15 family generations later...

Bonaventure Godet’s skills were soon handed down to his children, who in turn passed down their savoir-faire to the next generations. Today the 14th & 15th generations of the Godet family are responsible for the stylish image it presents today. Defining a true sense of brotherhood through the art of Cognac, Jean Edouard Godet and his three sons; Jean Edouard, Maxime, and Cyril Godet are the products of a staggering 463 years of family history and Cognac craftsmanship.

Cradling their craft alongside their father, the brothers continue on the artful task of transforming nature into culture, by incorporating the use of forgotten grape varieties such as Folle Blanche, Montils and Coombard. Seen through their collection of modern and traditional Cognacs, today the family strives to produce rare expressions which explore the fundamentals of Cognac; terroirs, grapes, time and moments. While every collection produced by Godet stands out in a league of its own, each has in common the characteristics of utmost quality, precision and refinement. Discover the Single-Cru, Single-Grape, Vintage and Moments with Modern Collections to uncover the outstanding taste and diversity of Cognac produced by Godet today.

Read more about the Godet history in our blog.

A Connoisseur Single-Grape Cognac Selection

We often talk about the importance of terroir (AKA growth region or cru) when it comes to the taste and profile of a Cognac. But do you ever consider the type of grape it’s made from?

To be honest, you’ll be forgiven for it not to, especially as an incredible 98% of all Cognac production is made from a single grape—the Ugni Blanc. But this is set to change as the spotlight swings to focus on traditional, almost forgotten, grapes varieties, such as the Folle Blanche, Montils, and Colombard.

These lesser-heard-of grapes for Cognac production are highlighted in the new selection brought to us courtesy of the house of Godet.

Read more about the grapes varieties in our blog.

Cocktails by Godet

Cognac God by Godet

«Cabinet de curiosité» from Jean Edouard Godet cellar.

Alambic strength cognac at 71,4% Single barrel release in 2016

Fins Bois 4 years old Single Crus cognac

To be watered down to drink pure or the strongest cocktail base ever.

Our favourite:

Forgotten Japanese W: 4cl of God, 3 dashes Angostura bitter, 1cl Orgeat sirup. 1,5cl Fresh lemon juice. Shake well & serve in coupette glass

Cognac Numéro 1

Cask strength cocktail special cognac.

42.5% of pure, low tannin, no caramel cognac.

The perfect tool for the barmen.

Our favourite:

Cocktail Gentleman: 1 measure of No1, 4 measures of tonic water, Combawa lime zest, 3 ice cubes, stir, enjoy

Antarctica Icy White

Aantarctica Artisan spirit at the cross road between cognac & gin.

Inspired by Jean Jacques Godet sailing expedition to the South Pole.

Our favourite:

Leasy Dog : 1 measure of Antarctica, 1 measure of Mexican lime juice, 1/2 a measure Orange/Cognac liquor. 1 small spoon of sugar sirup. Shake well and serve in martini glass.

Pearadise

Unique blend of Pearl liquor with old cognac giving birth to a drink balancing the sweetness of the liqueur and the character and strength of the cognac.

Our favourite:

Café d’amour : Pearadise, Black coffee, sugar, cream on top.

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