Marcel Ragnaud Of. Domaine de la Voute Héritage de Mme. Paul Ragnaud 1er Grand Cru

Lot presentation

Marcel Ragnaud Of. Domaine de la Voute Héritage de Mme. Paul Ragnaud 1er Grand Cru

The wine

A Marcel Ragnaud Héritage Mme Paul Ragnaud cognac produced from grapes grown in Grande Champagne, the most prestigious cru in the appellation, known for its very chalky terroir which produces incredibly elegant cognacs. This cuvée is produced exclusively from the first grapes planted after the phylloxera crisis between 1875 and 1890.

About the Producer Ragnaud

The Ragnaud family began producing cognac in 1860 with a few vines in Grande Champagne planted with Folle Blanche and Ugni Blanc. Raymond Ragnaud create the brand of the same name in 1941 and began bottling the cognacs produced by his ancestors, starting with his father Paul Ragnaud. The estate, which is today managed by Françoise Ragnaud-Bricq, was gradually expanded and today counts 47 hectares spread across the three properties of Ambleville, Criteuil La Madeleine and Lignères-Sonneville.