The best wines of Cognac
Discover the best wines of Cognac as well as the best winemakers of Cognac and estates of Cognac to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Cognac and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Cognac by region
Looking for a good wine of Cognac among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Cognac. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Cognac with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Cognac
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Cognac
Red wines from the region of Cognac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf, duck confit (canned) or lamb shoulder confit with harissa.
The best vintages in red wine of Cognac
- 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
- 0With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Cognac
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Colombard
- Ugni blanc
- Pinot Noir
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Cognac
A wine route planned in the region of Cognac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Cognac.
- Winery Christian Thomas Pineau des Charentes
- Maison Daviaud Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Monrillac Pineau des Charentes
- Maison Soulat Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Francoise er Alain Favre Pineau des Charentes
- Vignoble Grateaud Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Chevalier de Flourac Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Les Quillets Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Lacour Sussac Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Maine d' Autant Pineau des Charentes
- Winery La Groie Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Conte & Filles Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Pierre Begaud Pineau des Charentes
- Winery A. J. Brillouet Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Magne Frères Pineau des Charentes
- Domaine du Grand Lopin Pineau des Charentes
Discovering the wine region of Cognac
Charente vineyard dedicated to distillation for Cognac eau-de-vie (AOC 1936). Six signature ranked crus: Grande Champagne the most prestigious (elegance and length), fine Petite Champagne, round and floral Borderies, fruity Fins Bois, rustic Bons Bois, ordinary Bois. Spirits with grape, white flowers, dried fruits, vanilla, leather, spice and noble rancio notes — from young VS to long-aged XO. Ugni Blanc king (98%), Folle Blanche, Colombard.
Great white wines of Cognac
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Cognac
White wines from the region of Cognac go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pan-fried salmon with lemon and dill sauce, shrimp in coconut milk or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Cognac
On the nose the white wine of the region of Cognac. often reveals types of flavors of microbio.
The best vintages in white wine of Cognac
- 2017With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.95/5
- 2006With an average score of 3.00/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Cognac
- Ugni blanc
- Colombard
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Cognac
A wine route planned in the region of Cognac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Cognac.
- Winery Pitaud Pineau des Charentes
- Domaine de la Croix Blanche Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Les Cassaudes Pineau des Charentes
- Domaine des Clefs Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Jean-Luc Bellet Pineau des Charentes
- Domaine du Grand Lopin Pineau des Charentes
Discover the grape variety: Ugni blanc
Dry, neutral and nervy whites with a pale robe, slender mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with discreet aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers and herbaceous notes. The ideal profile for distillation: absolute pillar of Cognac AOC (over 95% of the Charentes vineyard) and Armagnac AOC. Also produced as still whites in Provence, Languedoc and Corsica. French synonym for Italian Trebbiano Toscano, one of the most planted varieties in the world.
Great sparkling wines of Cognac
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Cognac
Sparkling wines from the region of Cognac go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of beef tagine with vegetables, sun burger or scallops in coral sauce.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Cognac
- 1965With an average score of 4.80/5
- 0With an average score of 3.70/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Cognac
- Montils
- Chardonnay
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Grenache
- Cinsault
The word of the wine: Mistelle
Unfermented must with added brandy, also called liqueur wine: Pineau des Charentes, Floc de Gascogne, Macvin du Jura, Ratafia, Cartagène du Languedoc.
Great pink wines of Cognac
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Cognac
Pink wines from the region of Cognac go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of sea sauerkraut with white wine, mussels with rosemary and barbecue or goat cheese and bacon quiche.
The best vintages in pink wine of Cognac
- 0With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Cognac
- Merlot
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Cabernet Franc
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Cognac
A wine route planned in the region of Cognac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Cognac.
- Winery Pitaud Pineau des Charentes
- Domaine de la Croix Blanche Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Magne Frères Pineau des Charentes
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Great sweet wines of Cognac
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Cognac
Sweet wines from the region of Cognac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Cognac
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Cognac. often reveals types of flavors of ginger, earth or spices and sometimes also flavors of oaky, oak.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Cognac
- 1976With an average score of 4.80/5
- N.V.With an average score of 4.48/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.41/5
- 0With an average score of 4.40/5
- 1975With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Cognac
- Ugni blanc
- Colombard
- Folle Blanche
- Montils
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Cognac
A wine route planned in the region of Cognac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Cognac.
- Winery François Voyer Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Navarre Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Moulin de la Grange Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Jules Gautret Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Jean Fillioux Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Magne Frères Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Michel Forgeron Pineau des Charentes
- Maison Prunier Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Monrillac Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Bourgoin Pineau des Charentes
- Château de Beaulon Pineau des Charentes
- Vignobles Philbert Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Fanny Fougerat Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Drouineau Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Park Pineau des Charentes
- Domaine du Breuil Pineau des Charentes
- Winery A.E. Dor Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Distillerie Rullier et Fils Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Moisans Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Moulin de Bardon Pineau des Charentes
The word of the wine: Round
Said of a wine that is harmonious and smooth, offering no harshness in the mouth.
Great natural sweet wines of Cognac
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Cognac
Natural sweet wines from the region of Cognac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of barbecue burger, sweet and sour braised leg of lamb or sauté of pork with cider.
Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Cognac
On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Cognac. often reveals types of flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth.
The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Cognac
- 0With an average score of 4.22/5
- N.V.With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Cognac
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Cognac
A wine route planned in the region of Cognac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Cognac.
- Winery Maxime Trijol Pineau des Charentes
- Winery La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Pineau des Charentes
- Winery Les Raisins de L'Abbaye Pineau des Charentes
Discover the grape variety: Montils
Crisp, neutral dry whites with a pale colour, a supple palate and high acidity, showing simple aromas of white flowers, white fruits (apple), citrus and understated neutral notes. A productive style mainly destined for Cognac distillation. A traditional component of Cognac AOC blends, contributing to the aromatic identity of Charentais brandy. Indigenous French variety of the South-West and the Charentes, a heritage grape.
Great other wines of Cognac
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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Cognac
Other wines from the region of Cognac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, pan-fried lamb heart or garbure landaise.
The most used grape varieties in other wine of Cognac
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
The word of the wine: Crunchy
A very colorful term to designate a sensation similar to the crunchiness of a grape bursting under the tooth in young and lively wines.
Discover other regions and appellation of Cognac
A wine route in the region of Cognac ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Champagnolles
- Chermignac
- Châteauneuf-sur-charente
- Julienne
- Saint pierre d'oléron
- Saint-martial-sur-né
- Saint-même-les-carrières