J.Fillioux

The Fillioux family has been active in the Cognac region for generations. The current estate (Domaine de La Pouyade) was acquired in 1894 and the house has grown as a family business with multiple generations involved in vine growing, distillation and ageing of eaux-de-vie. During the 20th century the family consolidated its commercial presence in France and abroad; the estate is still family-managed and the house values the reserves of eaux-de-vie accumulated in its warehouses.

To showcase the grapes and terroirs of Grande Champagne through careful winemaking, Charentais double distillation and long ageing in wood; to preserve the family tradition and the quality of the eau-de-vie reserves as part of the house's heritage.

Juillac-le-Coq, Grande Champagne (Cognac area), France

Examples of recognitions listed on official product sheets: Cep d'Or - Gold medal (Bartender Spirits Awards 2022) and mentions in Wine Enthusiast; Coq - Gold Medal (Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018); Napoléon - Gold (International Wine and Spirits Competition 2016) and Gold (Cognac Masters 2023); So Elegantissime XO - high ratings from Falstaff (e.g. 94 points).

Distillation of the wine with the lees and double distillation in a Charentais pot still (traditional boiler). Blending and ageing take place in wooden casks in the maison's cellars.

Double distillation in a Charentais pot still; distillation carried out with the lees (wine with the lees).

Ageing in oak casks in the maison's cellars; for specific age designations the minimums required by the appellation apply (for example the Napoléon label is associated with a blend whose youngest eau-de-vie is at least 6 years old, while EXTRA/XO mentions correspond to longer ageing).