Hennessy’s offer is a dynamic multi-sensory journey that focuses on surprise.
A boat trip on the Charente is an unusual way to start the visit of Maison Hennessy in Cognac. Year round, our experts take visitors on a journey through history, know-how par excellence and the iconic products from the universe of the House.
The first stage is the Chai des Pavillons, where a contemporary scenography, figuring bold artistic stances, directs the visitor towards the multiple aspects of the House: the Hennessy family saga, an exploration of the different stages of cognac production and highlighting the know-how and talent that have built the history of the House.
Visit
La maison Hennessy
All year round, the Hennessy Visits invite you to discover the heritage, the ancestral know-how, the historic cellars and the vineyards.
Choose your visit experience between the Immersive Initiation designed for those new to cognac or X.O. to discover the manufacturing secrets and aromatic richness of one of the House’s emblematic blends: Hennessy X.O.
Did you know?
Hennessy is the last major cognac house to make barrels, and you can discover its cooperage workshop on the banks of the Charente during the Destination Tonnellerie tour.
And finally, let’s get out of Cognac to explore the Bataille vineyards and admire some of the finest views of the Grande Champagne region by electric bike on the Destination Vignoble tour.
Taste cognac like a professional, theory and practice
In the traditional aging cellar full of activity, you enter the universe of eaux-de-vie. Notice the barrels made of oak, the blackened walls and the “angels’ share” that escapes from the barrels in the half-light. Back on the other bank of the Charente, it’s time for the tasting rituals.
Discover the daily round of the Hennessy Tasting Committee, become a member and experiment the different ways of tasting the iconic cognacs of the House.
The entire collection of Hennessy cognacs
Your visit ends in the only Hennessy boutique in the world to offer the entire collection of cognacs from Maison Hennessy; limited or collector editions created with famous artists as well as exclusive personalisation services.
Practical information for your visit
How do I get to Hennessy?
The Hennessy Visits are located in Cognac itself, on the banks of the Charente at the corner of Quais Hennessy and Rue de la Richonne.
Your questions about Hennessy
Do all tours include a boat trip?
From April to November: all visits include a boat trip
From November to March: the crossing is replaced by a road trip
Can I go to the Hennessy Visits reception desk without making a reservation?
Yes, but you will only be able to take a tour subject to availability. We therefore recommend that you book as early as possible.
I don’t want to drink alcohol during the tasting. Is there an alternative?
You will be offered a tasting of organic grape juice from Charentes vineyards. For better organisation, Maison Hennessy recommends that you specify this information when you arrive at the tour reception desk.
How do I store a Hennessy cognac?
Unlike a bottle of wine, a decanter of cognac must always be kept upright, whether it has been opened or not.
A bottle of cognac must be kept upright because contact with the cork could affect the quality of the cognac.
The ageing process of cognac stops as soon as it is transferred from oak barrels to decanters.
A cognac decanter can be stored in these conditions for many years, without any change in the quality of its contents.
The quality of the contents of an old cognac decanter that has not been handled for years will be the same on the day it is bottled, provided the bottle has been kept upright.
Take care when opening the bottle to avoid damaging the cork.