Enjoy our guided tour by exploring all the differents steps and learn how we make cognac. Our house keeps an eye an take decisions for every step of the making process. We take care of the wineyards, harvest, wine making, distillation, ageing, blending. And all that's to ensure the best result according to our standard. Crafting an authentic and elegant cognac perfectly showing the possibilities of an "terroir", that's what we are standing for... and that, since 1875. The 1h30 tour features the history of the spirit and of our brand. Then, walk through our authentic distillery and admire our 10 pott stills and be familiar with distillation. Be amazed by our aging cellar where our liguor is hold for ages to be blened at its very best. Fun facts and elegant old bottles are held and our museum. The visit ends with a tasttng of 3 different cognacs to show the art of aging and blending. Walk into our iconic building and admire the heart of the company Try 3 of our oldest cognacs XO, XO superieur and Extra to understand the art of ageing and blending and all the possibilities offered by the "terroir"

Enjoy our guided tour by exploring all the differents steps and learn how we make cognac. Our house keeps an eye an take decisions for every step of the making process. We take care of the wineyards, harvest, wine making, distillation, ageing, blending. And all that's to ensure the best result according to our standard. Crafting an authentic and elegant cognac perfectly showing the possibilities of an "terroir", that's what we are standing for... and that, since 1875. The 1h30 tour features the history of the spirit and of our brand. Then, walk through our authentic distillery and admire our 10 pott stills and be familiar with distillation. Be amazed by our aging cellar where our liguor is hold for ages to be blened at its very best. Fun facts and elegant old bottles are held and our museum. The visit ends with a tasttng of 3 different cognacs to show the art of aging and blending. The specifity of the different categories are shown by the sample of a VS/VSOP/XO cognac.

Cognac is a spirits unlike any others. Cognac has a long history starting 2.000 years ago, it may be considered as one of the first products resulting of globalization. As food or drink, it is one of those with the most different aromas, up to 40 aromas in the greatest cognacs. It can be drunk as an aperitif or digestive, as a long drink or cocktail, paired with an amazing list of food dishes. It is all this that you will discover during the workshop set up as a long journey where luxury and terroir are the red threads. Your expert will introduce you the elixir of gods, help you discover the various distinctive flavors, characteristics, vintages and blends of the great cognacs. Your expert is totally independent of any brand and any producer. He will not hesitate to answer your questions, unveil manufacturing secrets even those most jealously guarded by the world of cognac professionals.

Olala opens the gates in Charentes to famous regions and master artisans. Example of program : 9:00am - Pick-up from your stay in Bordeaux 10:30am- Visit at a family run Cognac producer followed by tastings 12:00pm - "Charente"-style lunch in Cognac 2:00pm - Visit at Chateau de Cognac 4:00pm - Visit at at famous Cognac distillery (Hennessy, Remi Martin...) 5:00pm - Leave Cognac 6:30pm - Drop off at your stay in Bordeaux

This day-tour takes you on a discovery of the vineyards of Cognac in the famous Grande Champagne area. You will tour with an English speaking "Cognac Educator" (certified by the Cognac Interprofession Association) who will take you from the vine to the glass and teach you about the rich history of this region, evidenced in the local architecture and sceneries. During this tour you will meet local people whose families have produced cognacs for generations. They will show you their estates and distilleries, and even let you sample some of their production. With these visits, truly come to understand the meaning of the French saying "give time to time", as well as the different philosophies behind the production of cognac. You will also visit a traditional cooperage. This visit is only available on week days as the barrel factory is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, French public holidays, and August holidays. If you are taking this tour on a day the barrel factory is closed, you will instead visit some gardens. Established in 2003, the gardens are situated between the slopes of the Grand Champagne area and surround a former estate that has been owned by well-known families in the region. The gardens are actually a combination of 4 thematic gardens, each with its own charm and characteristics. Have lunch with your guide at a typical restaurant popular with the local people. This will be a great opportunity to taste a delicious meal with local drinks and enjoy a moment of French lifestyle. This tour is also an opportunity to discover Romanesque churches and enjoy the typical scenery of a terroir considered by many as the “French Tuscany”.