Maison Frapin invites you to enter the inner workings of one of the most prestigious family-run cognac houses.
Established in Charente since 1270, the Frapin family is one of the oldest winegrowing families in France. 21 generations of winegrowers, then distillers, have succeeded one another in maintaining the tradition of the most renowned of eaux-de-vie. Owner of an exceptional 240-hectare vineyard in the heart of Grande Champagne, a premier cru for cognac, Maison Frapin boasts a rich history and ancestral know-how. Immerse yourself in the history of the Frapin family and discover their unique expertise through two different tours. To enhance your experience, a modern, interactive museum has been created, where you can explore the history of the House. Among other things, you’ll be able to admire the famous Panhard & Levassor, a car acquired by Henri Frapin in 1895, of which only two remain in the world today. Magistral! A unique moment of authenticity.
Discovery tour :
Price: €15 / person
Duration: 1 hour
During this visit, you’ll discover the history of the House and its vineyards in the new museum, learn about the distillation process and plunge into the chiaroscuro of the ageing and blending cellars. The stages in the production of Frapin cognacs will no longer hold any secrets for you. The tour ends with a tasting of 4 cognacs (excluding exceptional decanters).
VIP tour :
Price: €250 / person
Duration: 2h30
On this tour, you’ll explore the vineyard, then the Frapin distillery, before immersing yourself in the unique atmosphere of the century-old ageing cellars. Halfway through the tour, nestled in the heart of the vineyards, you’ll stop at Château Fontpinot to discover the house and the family’s ancestors, including the famous François Rabelais, followed by a cocktail break. You’ll also discover the treasures to be found in the cellar paradise. The tour continues at the head office with a visit to the new museum, the blending cellars and ends with a tasting of 4 cognacs, including the exceptional decanter… Open all year round, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. By appointment only.
1 rue Pierre Frapin – 16130 Segonzac 05.45.83.90.53 [email protected]
https://www.cognac-frapin.com/fr/visite-maison-frapin/
