Francois Peyrot
Liquer Chataigne & Cognac de Grande Champagne 0.7L
| Size | 0,70 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 24.0% by volume |
| Area | South West (France) |
| Aging | Aged in white oak barrels for a minimum of one year; the aroma is obtained from macerated chestnuts. |
- Aroma: Subtle scent of marron glacé and candied chestnut
- Palate: Fresh, sweet chestnut notes with a very light woody finish
- Craft: Double Charentais distillation; chestnuts macerated for flavour
- Maturation: Matured for at least 1 year in white oak casks for rounded balance
- Bottle: 0.7 L, 24% ABV; brown with golden highlights; produced in Jarnac, France
Description
What kind of spirit is this
Liqueur Châtaigne & Cognac de Grande Champagne by Francois Peyrot is a refined French liqueur blending Grande Champagne Cognac with macerated chestnuts. This liqueur reveals a rich brown colour with golden highlights. The nose is subtle yet distinct, offering clear, inviting aromas of candied chestnut. On the palate, it remains fresh and balanced, delivering sweet chestnut flavours that gently fade into a very light woody finish.
Where it comes from
Crafted in Jarnac, in south-west France, this liqueur is rooted in a family history dating back to 1956. Its foundation is Cognac de Grande Champagne, which imparts depth and structure to the spirit. Local distillation expertise perfectly complements the chestnut infusion, creating a regional speciality focused on candied chestnut notes. It reveals a highly balanced profile, uniting the spirit’s character with natural sweetness and restrained oak.
How it is produced
Production begins with a double Charentaise distillation in copper stills to craft the base spirit. The distinct flavour profile develops by macerating chestnuts, smoothly integrating their inherent sweetness and glazed aromas. The blend then rests for at least one year in white oak barrels, rounding out the texture and introducing faint woody nuances. This deliberate maturation yields a consistent, well-integrated liqueur with a deep colour, preserving the freshness of the spirit.
History and Curiosities
Crafted in Jarnac since 1956, François Peyrot’s Chataigne & Cognac de Grande Champagne liqueur honours a rich family heritage. The recipe celebrates the family’s origins by combining their Grande Champagne Cognac—produced via traditional Charentais distillation in copper stills—with macerated chestnuts, reflecting a long-standing artisanal legacy.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
- Start up year: 1956
| Name | Francois Peyrot Liquer Chataigne & Cognac de Grande Champagne 0.7L |
|---|---|
| Type | Liqueurs |
| Size | 0,70 l |
| Alcohol content | 24.0% by volume |
| Country | France |
| Region | South West |
| Vendor | Francois Peyrot |
| Story | History and Curiosities Crafted in Jarnac since 1956, François Peyrot’s Chataigne & Cognac de Grande Champagne liqueur honours a rich family heritage. The recipe celebrates the family’s origins by combining their Grande Champagne Cognac—produced via traditional Charentais distillation in copper stills—with macerated chestnuts, reflecting a long-standing artisanal legacy. |
| Origin | Jarnac, south-west France |
| Production technique | Traditional double Charentaise distillation in copper stills; flavour obtained by macerating chestnuts; matured in white oak barrels for at least one year |
| Aging | Aged in white oak barrels for a minimum of one year; the aroma is obtained from macerated chestnuts. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |