Cognac Seguinot
The Crus Map
The exceptional terroirs of cognac
The Cognac region is a unique place where a favorable microclimate and an exceptional diversity of soils meet, resulting from the junction between the continent and the ocean.
Callings of Controlled Origin
This region is divided into six crus of Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC), defined according to the specific characteristics of the soils. These wines offer an incomparable richness and variety, allowing the production of high-quality spirits with distinct aromatic profiles.
The Seguinot House cultivates its vineyard exclusively in Grande Champagne, considered as the first vintage of Cognac, alongside the Petite Champagne. This terroir benefits from a soil composed of rich sediments and an ideal humidity level, capable of retaining water even during periods of summer drought.
The cognacs of Grande Champagne are known for their finesse and delicacy. Carried by subtle floral aromas, they require a long aging to reach their full expression. Thanks to the expertise of the cellar master of the Maison Seguinot, these eaux-de-vie develop unique flavors, emblematic of this exceptional terroir
Located in the north-east of the Cognac region, the Borderies form the smallest vintage of the appellation. This terroir is distinguished by its soils rich in flint, which gives the cognacs of Borderies sweet aromas and a soft and round character.
Les Fins Bois surround the Grande Champagne and the Borderies like a protective ring. These soils, often rich but devoid of calcium, produce balanced and sweet eaux-de-vie with notes of freshly pressed grapes. These cognacs require less aging than those from the Grande Champagne, but nevertheless offer a beautiful aromatic complexity.
Les Bons Bois make the link between inland lands and coastal areas. This cru presents soils mixing sand and mineral particles, resulting from the erosion of the plateaus. The vineyards rub shoulders with fields and forests, giving this cru a unique and rustic character.
Les Bois Ordinaires, the last of the six crus, stretch along the coast of Charente-Maritime, facing the islands of Ré and Oléron. These lands, mainly sandy, produce cognacs with rapid aging and identity marked by typical oceanic flavors.
A unique terroir for an exceptional cognac
Through these six crus, the region of Cognac offers a diversity that makes its fame. The House of Seguinot, proud of its roots in Grande Champagne, relies on this unique terroir to develop refined cognacs, both delicate and complex, carrying a history and tradition centuries-old.