Delamain is one of the oldest and most prestigious Cognac houses. It’s renowned for its dedication to tradition, craftsmanship, and producing high-quality eaux-de-vie. A family-run business for generations, with an unwavering commitment to traditional production methods, he family’s deep understanding of the Grande Champagne terroir and its ability to source exceptional eaux-de-vie was central to its success. Even as industrialization transformed the Cognac industry, Delamain resisted mass production, focusing on small-scale, artisanal methods, a tradition it still maintains.
Delamain’s production process is meticulous and rooted in tradition. Historically, Delamain did not own extensive vineyards; it sourced the finest eaux-de-vie from trusted grower-distillers in Grande Champagne. Only recently has the company begun to acquire vineyards, focusing on Grande Champagne and ensuring a focus on terroir-driven quality. It takes Delamain a decade or more to achieve the color and flavor intensity that other Cognac houses can produce in just a couple of years. The trade-off is an incredibly layered and nuanced complexity.
Excerpt Taken From: Forbes
Author: Joseph V Micallef
