History

The FORT family owns a family farm located in Joncades, in the town of Eraville, between the towns of Cognac and Angoulême.
The family estate was created in 1900 by our great grandfather Désir GUERIN: we are therefore the fifth "grower-distiller" generation.
We develop our spirits on a vineyard of 40 hectares at the heart of three towns: Eraville, Bouteville for the "grande champagne" 1st cru and châteauneuf for "petite champagne" 2nd cru: the best Cognacs with ugni blanc, St Emilion and Colombars vines.
The entire production is derived solely from this domain

Jean Fort: Producer harvester.

products

Jean FORT all production comes only from this domain, winemaker by trade and producer harvester grower-distiller, offers you his wide range of wine products: Cognac, Pineau, Grape juice, Joncadine.
Passionate about wine, Mr. FORT looks first for perfection and originality in his products. He will help you discover the richness of his vineyard and will share the respect for the wine growing tradition.
Since 2003, Jean FORT decided to do the bottling on the property, which allows him to have direct contact with the consumer.

• Cognac: The aging of our cognacs is made in oak barrels. The brandies (VS 4 years old) to more sophisticated (XO 35 years of age) contain their maturation to give us their incomparable fragrance.

THE DISTILLATION
	All our cognacs are distilled in the respect of tradition with the method of double "charentais" distillation. The distillation which concentrates and intensifies the aromatic elements, takes place in winter in copper stills. The wine distilled at a low temperature gives the "brouillis" which, in turn distilled (bonne chauffe) gives a painless alcohol from which we separate the spirit from "the heart".

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Our various products 

Cognacs The aging of all our cognacs is made in oak barrels. The brandies (VS 4 years old) to more sophisticated (XO 35 years of age) contain their maturation to give us their incomparable fragrances
	16 € COGNAC  VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) which aged for 10 years in oak barrels. Deriving from the 1st cru Grande Champagne of the Cognac region, it comes exclusively from the Ugni Blanc grape variety. Cognac of great finesse which will delight connoisseurs. Appropriate as an aperitif or digestif
	24.50 € Cognac VSOP: which aged 10 years in oak barrels. Age: 12 years Tasting: aperitif or digestif Deriving from the 1st cru Grande Champagne of the Cognac region, it comes exclusively from the Ugni Blanc grape variety. Cognac of great finesse which will delight connoisseurs. Appropriate as an aperitif or digestif
	56 € COGNAC XO 70cl  (Extra Old) which aged 25 years in oak barrels Deriving from the 1st cru Grande Champagne of the Cognac region, it comes exclusively from the Ugni Blanc grape variety. Harmonious and elegant cognac, ideal to taste after a good meal
	40 € COGNAC XO 50cl  (Extra Old) which aged 25 years in oak barrels Deriving from the 1st cru Grande Champagne of the Cognac region, it comes exclusively from the Ugni Blanc grape variety. Harmonious and elegant cognac, ideal to taste after a good meal
	100 € COGNAC XO 70 cl (Extra Old) which aged 35 years in oak barrels Deriving from the 1st cru Grande Champagne of the Cognac region, it comes exclusively from the Ugni Blanc grape variety. Very sophisticated cognac, it is the cognac of the enthusiast, distinguished and elegant. Ideal to taste after a good meal
Pineaux Legend of the pineau and birth of the pineau In 1589, when Henry IV came to be on the throne of France, a charentais winemaker, during the harvest, poured inadvertently grape must in a barrel which contained cognac brandy. He then handed this barrel to the cellar of the seigneurial domain. A few years later, during a very abundant harvest, the precious barrel became necessary. He had the surprise to discover a wonderful beverage, clear, sunny like the land of the charentes. The pineau was born. 9 € Pineau blanc It is the result of the mixture of grape must of the charentes and of cognac. It is aged in oak barrels for 5 years, very light and fruity pineau and gives its rich floral aromas. The pineau blanc accompanies with delicacy foie gras and parsleyed cheeses (Roquefort, Bleu d'Auvergne…) 9 € Pineau rosé It is the result of the mixture of grape must of the charentes and of cognac. It is aged in oak barrels for 5 years. The pineau rosé gives a particularly fruity flavor. It will reveal the taste of melon, of a fruit salad or sorbet and will express all its aromas with a chocolate dessert. 14 € Vieux pineau It is aged in oak barrels for 12 years. It is served as an aperitif. It is particularly amazing when served with foie gras. Divers 3.50 € grape juice comes from white or rosé grape variety must. It is 100% natural, non-alcoholic and can be drunk as is or as an aperitif with a little bit of cognac VS. To drink very cold 12 € Joncadine blanc or rosé, is a carbonated drink made from a mixture of pineau, cognac and vanilla aroma. It can be served as an aperitif or with desserts. To drink very cold.

A FEW COCKTAILS
COGNAC aperitif 2 cl of Cognac VS or VSOP A few ice cubes Grape juice carbonated according to your taste A lemon slice	Tropical Pineau ** 1 cl of mango syrup 7 cl of pineapple juice 3 cl of orange juice 4 cl of Pineau des Charentes blanc Mix all those ingredients in the shaker, then pour in a long drink glass.  Add a dash of strawberry syrup. Suggestion of presentation : put a beautiful strawberry on the edge of the glass.
Free Throw* 2 cl of Cognac A few ice cubes Orange juice A dash of strawberry liqueur	Sour* In a shaker, mix : A dash of cane sugar syrup  2/3 of Cognac VS or VSOP 1/3 of fresh lime juice Decorate with a cherry.