Cognac house
Pr.Hubert (Prince Hubert de Polignac)
Pr.Hubert is the label associated with the Maison Prince Hubert de Polignac, specializing in Cognac production. The range includes expressions such as VS and XO, produced from selections of eaux-de-vie from the Cognac region and aged in French oak casks.
- Cognac · Charente (Cognac region) · France
- Since 1947
- 2 products
The story
The Maison Prince Hubert de Polignac is a Cognac house rooted in the Charente region. According to official information, the maison has been active since the mid-20th century and has developed a tradition focused on selecting eaux-de-vie from the various crus of the Cognac region.
Production philosophy
The production philosophy emphasizes selecting the best grapes and eaux-de-vie from the different crus (including Bons Bois, Fins Bois, Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne) and preserving the savoir‑faire typical of Cognac maisons, with particular attention to maturation in wood and the final quality of the blend.
Territory
Cognac region, department of Charente, France.
Production method
Selection of eaux-de-vie from multiple crus of the Cognac region; prompt pressing of the grapes; traditional distillation in a Charentais pot still with double distillation; aging in French oak casks for variable periods depending on the expression.
Distillation
Distillation in a Charentais pot still (double distillation).
Ageing
Aging in French oak casks; maturation times vary by expression (e.g. XO with decades of aging in the maison's reserves).
Characteristics
- Type
- Cognac house
- City
- Cognac
- Categories
- cognac
- Cognac house
- cognac VS
- cognac XO
- Raw materials
- grape (Ugni Blanc)
- grape (Colombard)
- grape (Folle Blanche)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- French oak casks
- Representative products
- Cognac Polignac Pr.Hubert VS 50cl
- Cognac Polignac Pr.Hubert XO Royal 50cl - Astucciato
- Prince Hubert de Polignac VS
- Prince Hubert de Polignac XO
What makes it distinctive
- Historic Cognac maison (Prince Hubert de Polignac)
- Selection of eaux-de-vie from the main crus of the Cognac region
- Use of Charentais pot stills and aging in French oak
- Range that includes VS and XO (among the standard labels)