Cognac house

Delamain

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Cognac house specialized exclusively in eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne cru. With a long-standing family tradition and a non-interventionist approach, Delamain produces only XO and higher cognacs, focusing on long ageing and the pure expression of the terroir.
cognac maison cognac Grande Champagne cognac XO and hors d'âge vintage and single-vineyard cognacs historic family-run house
Producer range

Producer range Delamain

Spirit categories

cognac maison cognac Grande Champagne cognac XO and hors d'âge vintage and single-vineyard cognacs historic family-run house

Representative products

L'Oiseau Rare - Cofanetto deluxe Cognac 40 Anni Millesime 1983 - Cofanetto Cognac 50cl - Pale & Dry Cognac Delamain Mill.1988 Coll. Plenitude 70cl - Astucciato Cognac Delamain Mill.1995 Coll. Revelation 70cl - Astucciato Cognac Delamain Pléiade Coll. Revelation 70cl - Astucciato Cognac Delamain Très Vénérable 70cl Cognac Grande Champagne Vesper 70cl Cognac XO Decanter - Delamain Cognac XXO Decanter - Delamain Collection Apogée Ancestral - Cofanetto Collection Apogée Vintage 1965 - Cofanetto

Raw materials

grapes (primarily Ugni Blanc)

Casks and ageing vessels

seasoned Limousin oak barrels (350 L) seasoned oak foudre used/seasoned French oak barrels
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Delamain does not base production on extensive in-house distillation: the Maison selects and purchases eaux-de-vie from growers and distillers in Grande Champagne. The eaux-de-vie are of the Charente style (double distillation in a Charentais pot still) and are long-aged in the centuries-old cellars of Jarnac; blending is entrusted to the maître de chai, who carries out gradual reductions to bottling strength and applies a minimal-intervention philosophy.

Distillation

Charente style: double distillation in a Charentais pot still (the Maison selects eaux-de-vie distilled according to this method from its suppliers).

Ageing

Long maturation in seasoned oak casks kept in the centuries-old cellars on the Charente; for some blends large foudres or demijohns (dame-jeannes) are used for further refinement. The Maison practices gradual ABV reduction before bottling and patient blending to showcase old eaux-de-vie.

Producer history Delamain

The Delamain family has been active in the trade of eaux-de-vie since the 18th century: an ancestor, James Delamain, returned to France and settled in Jarnac in the latter half of the 18th century, and the Maison is traditionally dated to 1824. Over generations Delamain established itself as a specialist of the Grande Champagne cru, remaining family-run for many generations. In 2017 the Bollinger family group took a stake in the Maison while preserving the House’s identity and historic savoir-faire. In 2024 the Maison celebrated its bicentenary.

Production philosophy

A 'less-is-more', non-interventionist approach: rigorous selection of old eaux-de-vie exclusively from Grande Champagne, maturation in seasoned oak casks to preserve clarity and finesse, and blends that favor the natural elegance of the raw material. Some releases, such as Pale & Dry, have historically been made without added sugar or colourings.

Territory

Cru Grande Champagne (Cognac), cellars and chai located on the banks of the Charente in the commune of Jarnac. The Maison values exclusively this premier cru for all its cuvées.

Delamain

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Cognac Delamain Tres Venerable 70cl

Cognac Delamain Tres Venerable 70cl

631,64 € 491,43 €
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Cognac "L'Oiseau Rare" - Cofanetto deluxe - Delamain

Cognac "L'Oiseau Rare" - Cofanetto deluxe - Delamain

1.627,98 € 1.361,52 €
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Reserve De La Famille - Wooden Case - Delamain

Reserve De La Famille - Wooden Case - Delamain

507,81 € 468,36 €
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XO Pale & Dry Boxed 70cl - Delamain

XO Pale & Dry Boxed 70cl - Delamain

136,17 € 118,00 €
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XO Pale & Dry Boxed 50cl - Delamain

XO Pale & Dry Boxed 50cl - Delamain

112,29 € 88,50 €
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Cognac Delamain Pleiade Coll.Revelation 70cl - Boxed

Cognac Delamain Pleiade Coll.Revelation 70cl - Boxed

349,07 € 261,15 €
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Cognac Delamain Mill.1995 Coll.Revelation 70cl - Boxed

Cognac Delamain Mill.1995 Coll.Revelation 70cl - Boxed

507,76 € 416,20 €
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Cognac Delamain Mill.1988 Coll.Plenitude 70cl - Boxed

Cognac Delamain Mill.1988 Coll.Plenitude 70cl - Boxed

708,98 € 563,42 €
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Cognac 40 Anni Millesime 1983 - Cofanetto - Delamain

Cognac 40 Anni Millesime 1983 - Cofanetto - Delamain

650,61 € 533,72 €
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Collection Apogee Vintage 1965 - Cofanetto - Delamain

Collection Apogee Vintage 1965 - Cofanetto - Delamain

955,90 € 807,38 €
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Collection Apogee Ancestal - Cofanetto - Delamain

Collection Apogee Ancestal - Cofanetto - Delamain

665,56 € 524,19 €
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Collection Plentitude Hors D'Age Cognac Vintage 1980 - Cofanetto - Delamain

Collection Plentitude Hors D'Age Cognac Vintage 1980 - Cofanetto - Delamain

605,28 € 496,95 €
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Collection Plentitude Vintage 1988 - Cofanetto - Delamain

Collection Plentitude Vintage 1988 - Cofanetto - Delamain

469,33 € 390,76 €
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Collection Revelation 1995 - Cofanetto - Delamain

Collection Revelation 1995 - Cofanetto - Delamain

343,65 € 288,64 €
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La Rambaudie - Cofanetto - Delamain

La Rambaudie - Cofanetto - Delamain

215,74 € 192,88 €
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Cognac XXO Deacanter - Delamain

Cognac XXO Deacanter - Delamain

366,66 € 333,57 €
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Cognac Xo Deacanter - Delamain

Cognac Xo Deacanter - Delamain

209,55 € 171,61 €
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XO Pale & Dry con versatore 300cl - Delamain

XO Pale & Dry con versatore 300cl - Delamain

1.048,21 € 966,68 €
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XO Pale & Dry - 150cl - Delamain

XO Pale & Dry - 150cl - Delamain

279,22 € 245,07 €
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