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Dive into the world of Cognac at Wine Paris 2025! Discover prestigious houses, market trends, and our top picks. A must-attend event for spirits enthusiasts and professionals. ?✨
Wine Paris is a must-attend event for wine and spirits professionals. This year again, the fair brought together more than 4,600 producers and traders from around the world, offering a unique opportunity for over 50,000 visitors to exchange, taste, and discover market trends. For us, Cognac enthusiasts, this event was a no-brainer. Three intense days, filled with enriching encounters, fascinating discoveries, and memorable tastings.
Wine Paris: A crossroads for wine and spirits enthusiasts
Held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Wine Paris is well on its way to becoming the global benchmark event. The 2025 edition particularly highlighted the premiumization of spirits, with Cognac playing a central role in this dynamic.
No fewer than 48 Cognac exhibitors were gathered in Hall 5, dedicated to spirits, and several other houses were present in the other halls, reflecting the dynamism and international reach of our appellation. In total, nearly 60 brands decided to make the trip, a record that shows a renewed interest in this exceptional spirit.
Between masterclasses, tastings, professional meetings, and press conferences, this edition confirmed the importance of the fair for industry players. The atmosphere was electric, the aisles lively, and each booth was full of fascinating stories and passion.
Meeting with our suppliers: rich and exciting exchanges
We had the opportunity to meet with several of our suppliers, renowned houses that continue to uphold the excellence of Cognac. Each encounter was an opportunity to rediscover their expertise, explore their new products, and discuss market developments.
Cognac Ragnaud-Sabourin
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Independent and family-owned since 1850, the Ragnaud-Sabourin house specializes in vintage Cognacs that are naturally aged. According to Mrs. Deschamps from the house: “Our Cognacs contain no added caramel, and we do not practice cold filtration. Each bottle expresses the authenticity and richness of the Grande Champagne terroir, offering subtle aromas and great elegance on the palate.” |
Authenticity is their watchword. Here, each bottle tells a story – the story of time slowly working its magic in the cellars, revealing aromas of striking complexity.
Cognac Prince Hubert de Polignac
| Founded in 1947, this house embodies both tradition and modernity. Since its acquisition by a Chinese company, a new momentum has propelled the brand onto the Asian stage. It offers refined blends that showcase the full diversity of the Charente terroirs. Its Cognacs, often awarded medals, are captivating with their balance, aromatic power, and long finish. |  |
What stands out with Prince Hubert de Polignac is the elegance of their bottles and the precision of their blends. Each sip immediately transports you to the rolling landscapes of the Charente region.
Cognac Hine
Founded in 1763, the Hine house is renowned for its distinctive approach, notably thanks to its storage in England, which gives its Cognacs great elegance and an incomparable smoothness. Its expertise is built on the careful selection of the finest eaux-de-vie and patient aging. Legend has it that Queen Elizabeth II had a fondness for these refined eaux-de-vie.
Hine is the epitome of refinement. Their Cognac is a signature, a timeless imprint of Charente craftsmanship combined with a touch of British boldness.
Cognac Seguinot
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This historic house, based in La Nérolle, in the heart of Grande Champagne, highlights Cognacs of great finesse and beautiful aromatic intensity. Recently taken over by Philippe Seguinot, a young winemaker, its production stands out with floral and fruity notes characteristic of the terroir, featuring a lovely roundness and perfect balance. |
“Wine Paris is a great showcase for houses like ours. We are proud to introduce our Cognacs and share our passion with enthusiasts and professionals from around the world,” says Philippe Seguinot.
Cognac Pierre de Segonzac
| A family-run house, also located in La Nérolle, now led by Pablo Ferrand, stands out for a know-how passed down through 12 generations. It produces Cognacs exclusively from this prestigious terroir, ensuring eaux-de-vie of remarkable finesse and length on the palate. Its extended aging process and artisanal approach result in Cognacs of exceptional complexity. |  |
Pablo Ferrand says: “This first international meeting served as a thermometer. We are reassured by the number of visitors and their enthusiasm. Three intense days, with numerous appointments. See you in a month for ProWein.”
Cognac Raymond Ragnaud
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A family-run house since 1860, ideally located on the slopes of Lignières-Ambleville, Raymond Ragnaud offers Cognacs exclusively from Grande Champagne, with careful aging that reveals deep and complex aromas. Its Cognacs stand out with notes of dried fruits, spices, and vanilla, offering a lovely persistence on the palate. |
Cognac Guillon Painturaud
| This house combines tradition and modernity to craft fine and aromatic Cognacs. The two Thorin sisters, Mathilde and Elise, who acquired the house from Line Guillon in 2021-2022, place paramount importance on the terroir and attention to detail. This allows them to offer eaux-de-vie that are both elegant and expressive, with notes of flowers, honey, and citrus. |  |
Cognac Braastad
Another pleasant surprise at the fair, Braastad unveiled an innovative range focused on specific aging processes and unique finishes. A masterful craft that brings a new dimension to the house's Cognacs. Their bold approach is one to watch closely, as it could very well redefine the expectations of modern consumers.
Cognac Ménard
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Marion Ménard, a young leader who has spent time in the United States, now embodies this iconic house. A specialist in Cognacs from Fins Bois and Grande Champagne, the Ménard house creates rich and expressive eaux-de-vie. Their Cognacs are characterized by fruity and woody notes, with a beautiful aromatic complexity that appeals to discerning enthusiasts. |
Marion Ménard shared a few words with us: “An unmissable event with different types of buyers, and for us, a great opportunity to show that we are still active in the market!”
Cognac Tesseron
| A prestigious house founded in 1905, the Tesseron family is renowned for its exceptional Cognacs. This year, Frédéric Cazebonne, Director of France, was proud to present the Experience No. 1, a limited edition of only 1,000 bottles. This rare and elegant decanter is a true work of art, both in its design and the aromatic complexity it contains. |  |
“Experience No. 1 is an invitation to travel, a unique sensory discovery. Every drop is a perfect alchemy between tradition and modernity,” he confided to us with passion.
Wine Paris, a new El Dorado for the future of Cognac?
Wine Paris 2025 was a tremendous opportunity for Cognac Only to strengthen our collaborations and explore new perspectives for the Cognac market. The strong presence of Cognac houses this year reflects their renewed commitment to reconquering international markets.
What stood out to me this year was the incredible energy coming from the booths. Every exhibitor was driven by a shared goal: to make Cognac shine beyond borders. The exchanges with producers were rich in discoveries, and I felt a genuine enthusiasm for our products.
I was particularly impressed by the meeting with the Tesseron house. The limited edition Experience No. 1 is an absolute gem: rare elegance, perfect balance, and aromas of remarkable finesse. For collectors and discerning enthusiasts, it's a unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional bottle.
At Braastad, it was their innovative approach that impressed me. The work on barrels, aging processes, aromatic profiles, and the new collaboration between the house and artist Stéphane Dupuis in partnership with the Salon National des Beaux Arts & Caractères Paris... You can feel a true reflection to appeal to a new generation of consumers.
A clear trend is emerging: a return to traditional values, but also a desire for innovation to capture a younger and more curious audience. Cognac has never been so alive, and its future looks bright.
See you next year for another edition that promises, once again, great discoveries and rich exchanges!
E.Garcia
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