One of Abécassis most esteemed brands, Cognac Leyrat has proved to be a key component in the rise of one of the largest independent producers in the Cognac appellation today. Core expressions of the range include the VSOP Premium Cognac and the Cognac Leyrat XO Elite Decanter.
Created at the Domaine at Chez Maillard, situated on top of a limestone hill, the land boasts an exceptional terroir and a reputed 220 hectares vineyard in the Fins Bois. The elegant eaux-de-vie is crafted using Ugni-Blanc grapes that are harvested plot by plot and pressed immediately on site.
Once the young eaux-de-vie has been sourced, Abécassis places it in new oak barrels initially, followed by a period of maturation in slightly older barrels of 5 to 10 years and finally, the ageing will be completed in much older barrels. The cellar master alone decides when to transfer the eaux-de-vie from barrel to another. As this process takes place in the vinification cellars, a host of modern equipment, including temperature control, helps to produce great wines for distillation. In total, Abécassis boasts twenty cellars with some 3500 barrels, giving it a potential to mature about 3 million litres of eau-de-vie.
Of all the various vintages and editions of Cognac Leyrat, you're sure to find an utterly delicious and exceptional quality spirit that you love, right here!.