Description
ABOUT TESSERON COGNAC
Gently open the door of the Tesseron homein Châteauneuf-sur-Charente and discover the family secret; an incredibly rare collection of the finest cognacs.
This treasure trove dates back to 1905 when Abel Tesseron acquired the property to house his passion for collecting rare and priceless cognacs. He then realized his ultimate dream of creating his own cognacs.
Today, Alfred Tesseron and his children, Justine and Noé, together with his nieces Mélanie and Philippine, continue the work initiated by their ancestors.
Since 2018, Noé Tesseron, Alfred’s son, has in turn contributed his skills to the family legacy, bringing a more modern vision and new impetus into the house and encouraging the creation of the most subtle and complex cognacs. Today, the range has been enhanced by a wide selection of infinitely rare and personalised compositions, all of them created with the utmost care and attention.
THE VINES
The Tesseron cognacs are made from the two most prestigious appellations in the Cognac region: Grande Champagne
and Petite Champagne, in which the Maison’s 40 hectares of vines are located.
Thanks to its limestone soils, Grande Champagne is renowned for producing the best cognacs of the region. Many years are needed for them to develop their legendary silky texture.
The longer they age, the greater the expression of their aromas and the smoother their texture.
The Petite Champagne soils are mostly made up of limestone and clay. The cognacs produced from this terroir bring freshness of taste and a silky finish to the final blend.
Tesseron cognacs undergo a double distillation known as a ‘repasse’ in Charente copper ‘pot’ stills, which are heated by a naked flame. Only the ‘heart’ of the distillation is kept for the ageing of the cognac.
All the eaux-de-vie are distilled on lees, which enhances their complexity. This method produces a more sophisticated cognac that displays greater body and power, elegance and added length of flavour on the palate and superb finesse. Each stage of the distillation process is subject to a stringent tasting by the cellarmaster.
Tesseron cognac is one of the last cognac houses to still use the three Charentais grape varietals: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard.
LOCATION
The house is set in the heart of the village of Châteauneuf-sur-Charente at 2 Boulevard Charles-Franc since the 1960s, the distillery of the Tesseron cognac house has remained the central element of a historic property in which the family house merges with numerous old cellars.
