Dudognon

The Dudognon family has cultivated vines and produced Cognac in the Lignières‑Sonneville area (Grande Champagne) since 1776. The business has remained family-run for generations; the house cites historical recognitions and the passing of know-how through the generations. Today the estate continues to manage vineyards and cellars while preserving the traditional practices handed down by the family.

Respect for the Grande Champagne terroir, a craft approach and preservation of traditional methods: family production, careful vineyard management and an emphasis on patience in the aging of the eaux-de-vie.

Lignières‑Sonneville, Grande Champagne (Cognac appellation), Charente department, France.

Gold medal (Paulin Dudognon, 1898); Gold medal (Raymond Dudognon, 1990); recognition also noted for Claudine Dudognon (1998).

Traditional distillation heated over a wood fire; grape varieties are sometimes distilled separately to preserve varietal characteristics. The eaux-de-vie are aged in handcrafted oak barrels and moved between newer and older casks during the maturation process.

Traditional distillation (heated over a wood fire); separate distillation by grape variety when practiced.

Aging in handcrafted oak barrels; use of new barrels for the initial maturation period followed by transfers into older casks to continue aging.