Raw materials
Ugni Blanc (grape)
Family-run cognac house
Paul Giraud
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Family-run maison producing cognac from the Grande Champagne cru, with vineyards in Bouteville and a range spanning VSOP to very old cuvées such as Vieille Réserve and Très Rare.
cognac
cognac Grande Champagne
cognac house
family producer
Producer range
Producer range Paul Giraud
Spirit categories
cognac
cognac Grande Champagne
cognac house
family producer
Representative products
Cognac Elegance Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
Cognac Napoleon Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
Cognac Tres Rare Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
Cognac Vieille Réserve Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
Cognac VSOP Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
Casks and ageing vessels
Limousin oak barrels
French oak (casks)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Artisanal production as stated by the producer: largely hand-harvested grapes, distillation with 'coupe à la perle' and long maturation in humid chais with selection of the finest eaux-de-vie.
Distillation
Traditional distillation with 'coupe à la perle' (mentioned by the producer).
Ageing
Slow ageing in humid chais; very old cuvées show long maturation in oak barrels.
Producer history Paul Giraud
Production is carried out by the Giraud family on a family domaine located in Bouteville, in the heart of Grande Champagne. The official site states the family's presence since 1635 and several generations have succeeded in running the company; the estate's vineyard is managed as a family property and the maison markets multiple cuvées expressing the Grande Champagne terroir.
Production philosophy
Artisanal, family approach: hand-harvested grapes, careful selection of the best eaux-de-vie and slow ageing aimed at highlighting the typical finesse of Grande Champagne.
Territory
Bouteville, Grande Champagne (Cognac Appellation, department of Charente), France.
Awards and recognitions
Examples cited by the producer and retailers: gold medal for the XO at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendants (2025); silver medal for the VSOP at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris (2023).
Paul Giraud
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Products from
Products from Paul Giraud
Cognac Tres Rare Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
353,17 €
306,12 €
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Cognac Vieille Réserve Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
149,28 €
121,73 €
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Cognac Napoleon Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
125,22 €
111,48 €
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Cognac VSOP Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
95,23 €
85,79 €
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Cognac Elegance Grande Champagne 70cl - Paul Giraud
75,10 €
65,07 €
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