For our final dram – already unfortunately – in our Cognac-Expert Advent Calendar, we have a François Voyer Hors d’Âge Cognac, from the Grande Champagne cru. The Chauchet-Voyer family has cultivated their vineyard since the French Revolution in the villages of Verrières and Ambleville, in the Grande Champagne region, renowned for Cognac production. In the late 19th century, Paul André was among the few winemakers distilling their own harvest rather than selling it, leaving behind a legacy that includes a 70-year-old vintage in Voyer’s cellar.
François Voyer Cognac is made exclusively from Grande Champagne grapes, with the family distilling and bottling in-house to ensure quality and preserve tradition. Their expertise has been passed down for five generations since 1870. Dedicated to sustainable farming, François Voyer was one of the first estates to earn the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, awarded by the BNIC after a thorough audit.
Today, François Voyer works with numerous winegrowers across several towns and villages in Grande Champagne. The estate has been entrusted to its current cellar master, Pierre Vaudon, to continue its legacy for years to come.
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