Exclusive Cognac

Exclusive Cognac tasting tour based at The 5* Château de Mirambeau

At a glance

Region:Cognac
Type of Tour:
Duration:2 Nights
Guide Price:From £1535 to £1770 per person
Number of Meals:2 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 1 dinner
Number of Winery Visits:2 Maisons de Cognac
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 8
Tour Transport:Private executive chauffeured vehicle for the day
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends between April and October

Trip Summary

Our three day / two night Exclusive Cognac break offers the ultimate luxury experience for lovers of Cognac. Accommodation is provided in a splendid historic Château located in a charming and relaxing setting, where guests will enjoy a top quality level of service, as well as an on-site Michelin-starred restaurant. Once you have checked into your room and settled in, a Cognac tasting will be arranged for you with the Château’s sommelier. You will taste four special Cognac and benefit from the sommelier’s extensive knowledge of the region.

On day two, you will be met at the hotel by an English-speaking driver who will accompany you throughout the day on a private basis. You will firstly enjoy a VIP visit to the prestigious Rémy Martin Maison. Here, you will be taken on a private tour of this world-famous House and the rest of the estate, learning about the secrets of the Rémy Martin heritage and expertise. Your visit will conclude with a tasting session and a delicious lunch served at the estate.

Cognac Tasting Tour - Credits Hennessy Paradis Cellar
Cognac Tasting Tour - Credits Merpins Remy Martin

You will then be taken across the river by boat to the Cognac Hennessy estate and en route, your guide will introduce you to Hennessy’s history, savoir-faire and international standing. In the traditional ageing cellars, you will learn about the Cognac-making process from vine to bottle by way of an immersive 360o experience, which will conclude with a visit to the legendary Paradis cellar. After taking the boat back across the river, a technical tasting session of Hennessy X.O and Paradis will take place in a special room, laid out in a lecture theatre style with individual professional tasting tables.

You will be taken back to your hotel at the end of the day.

In the evening, a seven course dinner will be served in the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant. Please note that drinks have not been included as part of this package but can be ordered and paid for on the day.

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Outline Itinerary

Day One

  • Upon arrival in the region, check into your preferred room grade at the stunning 5* Château de Mirambeau.
  • A tasting of four special Cognac will be arranged with the Château’s sommelier.
  • The evening will be free for you to do as you please.
  • We will provide you with a list of recommended restaurants in the area and we would be delighted to reserve you a table at any of these for dinner.

Day Two

  • After breakfast, you will be met at the hotel by an executive chauffeured vehicle, which will accompany you throughout the day on a private basis.
  • You will firstly enjoy a VIP visit to the prestigious Rémy Martin Maison. Here, you will be taken on a private tour of this world-famous House and the rest of the estate, learning about the secrets of the Rémy Martin heritage and expertise. Your visit will conclude with a tasting session and a delicious lunch served at the estate.
  • In the afternoon, you will visit the Maison Hennessy. The unique visit includes a boat crossing, a tour of the cellars and ageing cellars as well as a tasting session of several Hennessy’s Cognac.
  • You will be taken back to your hotel at the end of the day.
  • In the evening, a seven course dinner (excluding drinks) will be served in the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant.

Final Day

  • After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

Accommodation

Thanks a million for an excellent trip. Everything went to plan.

Keith- Lancashire, UK

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Considerable discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
Château de Mirambeau - MirambeauClassic room5*3 Days£1770Book Now

Special Offers

Bring friends and spend less! A discount of £200 per person applies to groups of four people or more who are travelling together.

Cognac Tasting Tour - Credits LAVAL Sebastien Charente Tourisme
Cognac Tasting Tour - Credits JJ

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of the country! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

  • Stay longer! Just let us know your preferred hotel and room grade, and we will provide you with the relevant supplement for extra nights with breakfast.
  • Additional tours and activities! We would be delighted to provide inspiration for more wine tours and cultural activities. The possibilities are endless!
  • Experience the region’s gastronomy. The wine regions are brimming with unique gastronomic dining opportunities and what better way to enjoy a glass than with a mouth-watering meal? We offer a variety of menus to suit every budget. Contact us for prices.
  • Tailor-made tour extensions. The team at Grape Escapes have travelled extensively in Europe, not just in the wine regions and can therefore recommend and arrange tailor-made tour extensions to other regions and cities, for example Paris in France or Bilbao in Spain.

Further Information

Travel

Given the wide range of travel options to Cognac, the package price does not include travel. Please contact us for detailed information about how best to travel to the region.

Exclusive Tours

For more information on our Exclusive tours please see our Exclusive tours page.

Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a deposit of £100 per person (or 20% of the booking value for trips costing over £500 per person) is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on 0044 (0)1920 468 666 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.

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