Domaine Drouet

Domaine Drouet – a prestigious, family-owned estate located in the heart of the Cognac region, renowned not only for its authentic production style but also for its meticulous attention to every detail – from grape origin to the distillation process. Founded in the 19th century, the estate continues a multi-generational tradition, harmoniously blending heritage with modern practices. Domaine Drouet is guided by a clear vision: to craft top-quality cognac that expresses both the character of its terroir and the craftsmanship passed down through generations.

Production Philosophy

The estate encompasses 40 hectares of vineyards in two of Cognac’s most prestigious crus: 70% in Grande Champagne and 30% in Petite Champagne. This enables the creation of refined, structured cognac with outstanding aging potential. Sustainable viticulture is practiced across all vineyards – with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides – to preserve soil vitality and grape quality. Only hand-harvested ‘Ugni Blanc’ grapes are used, valued for their natural acidity and delicate profile, making them ideal for distillation.

Style

Domaine Drouet cognacs embody a complex and elegant style, balancing fruit-driven notes, floral expression, and the depth gained from aging. Younger cognacs are marked by citrus fruit, white flowers, and fresh grape juice aromas, while older expressions develop deeper character – with nuances of nuts, vanilla, leather, tobacco, and dried fruits. All cognacs are double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills and aged in French oak barrels for 5 to 30 years, depending on the category.