Cognac house
Meukow
Meukow is a Cognac maison based in Cognac (Charente), France. Known for its VS/VSOP/XO labels and the bottle adorned with the panther, the house selects and blends eaux-de-vie from the different crus of the Appellation Cognac and ages the blends in oak barrels.
- Cognac · Cognac, Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
- Since 1862
- 1 product
The story
Meukow originated from the commercial activities of brothers Auguste-Christophe and Gustav Meukow, who were sent to France in the mid-19th century to select eaux-de-vie; the trading office was formally established on 1 August 1862. Ownership changed several times over the years; since the 1970s Meukow has been part of the Compagnie de Guyenne group. In 1993 the “Félin” bottle featuring the panther was introduced and became the brand's symbol. Today the maison is managed by the Coste family and distributed internationally.
Production philosophy
Respect for Cognac tradition combined with a bold, flavour-driven approach: passion for the product, careful blending of eaux-de-vie and a family spirit on an international scale. The maison emphasises power, elegance and harmony in its blends.
Territory
Cognac (Appellation Cognac), Charente, France. Meukow uses eaux-de-vie from the main crus of the appellation: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, Borderies and Bois Ordinaires.
Production method
Traditional double distillation of wines; selection and blending of eaux-de-vie from the different crus of the Cognac region; ageing in oak barrels and cellar reserve management to achieve the maison's aromatic balance.
Distillation
Double distillation in traditional pot stills (Charentais pot still method).
Ageing
Ageing in oak barrels; some reserves are kept in the maison's cellars for decades (some spirits over 50 years).
Characteristics
- Type
- Cognac house
- City
- Cognac
- Categories
- Cognac house
- Cognac XO
- Cognac VSOP
- Cognac VS
- Family-owned maison
- Raw materials
- white grapes (wines for distillation)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak barrels
- Representative products
- Cognac Meukow XO Gold Panther 70cl - Boxed
- Meukow XO
- Meukow VSOP
- Meukow VS
What makes it distinctive
- Documented foundation on 1 August 1862 by the Meukow brothers
- Iconic panther bottle introduced in 1993
- Maison distributed in over 80 countries
- Cellar master (mentioned by the maison): Anne Sarteaux
- Headquarters and visitor tours at the Maison in Cognac (visitor centre/site)