Maison Hennessy is now offering visitors the exclusive opportunity to experience the world of Cognac “From Grape to Glass”. The offering is a 4 hour private tour where two or more guests are accompanied through the process of Cognac production at Hennessy’s world renowned facilities.
In an attempt to welcome more visitors to the Maison, Hennessy offers the tour in six languages. Hennessy’s goal with this new offering is to envelope their guests in a ‘multi-sensory experience’ where education and passion come together. By integrating new technology, Hennessy delivers one of the most immersive experiences in the industry which includes a very special behind-the-scenes look at all of the different dimensions of Cognac production.
“From Grape to Glass”, takes visitors on an experience that spans vineyard to distillery production and heightens appreciation for the world of Cognac. Through the learning of the process to the meeting of the craftsmen who create Hennessy’s precious eaux-de-vie, this experience can only be described as very rare indeed. During the spring/summer season, the tour focuses on the grape vines. Guests will experience Hennessy’s experimental vineyard, Domaine de la Bataille. Here guests will be educated on several key aspects of the grape vine growing cycle.
A highlight of the “From Grape to Glass” tour is a guided journey through the Le Peu Distillery during the off season, which occurs in the fall/winter months. It is during this time of year that the copper stills remain full of eau-de-vie, which is in the process of being distilled. Here visitors are able to revel in the sweet scent of what is yet to become some of the most coveted Cognacs in the world. A particularly special experience during this tour is the ability to discover the mystery behind the Charentaise double distillation process.
The finale of the tour occurs in the cellars where the Maison ages their precious creations. Most importantly is the Le Paradis, translated as “the paradise” where Hennessy ages their most prestigious and vintage eaux-de-vie. The end of the tour is celebrated by indulging in “five eaux-de-vie at different stages of maturation, as well as three Hennessy cognacs.”
The “From Grape to Glass” private tour is available from €250 per person (with a two person minimum). For more information please visit: lesvisites.hennessy.com
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