Founding and History

Maison Surrenne, founded in 1920, is a traditional, artisan Cognac house located in Jarnac, the heart of Cognac production. The house is unique in that it operates the largest remaining family-owned distillery in the region, Distillerie Galtaud, which dates to the 19th century. Unlike larger Cognac houses, Maison Surrenne is known for its transparency in production, offering single-district and single-cask bottlings that highlight the unique terroirs of Cognac.
The philosophy of Maison Surrenne revolves around minimal intervention, highlighting the natural character of the eaux-de-vie. The house draws from vineyards across the four premier growing regions (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois) to create both blended and single-origin Cognacs. Maison Surrenne places a strong emphasis on authenticity, allowing connoisseurs to experience Cognacs that reflect the purity of the distillation and aging processes.

Style and Offerings

Maison Surrenne is renowned for producing Cognacs that are authentic, unadulterated, and expressive of their terroir. The house focuses on traditional methods, avoiding artificial additives like caramel or sweeteners, which results in a natural presentation of the eaux-de-vie. Their offerings range from youthful, vibrant Cognacs to well-aged expressions, each crafted to highlight specific regions or vineyards.
The house is particularly known for its single-district and single-vintage Cognacs, which provide an in-depth exploration of how different terroirs influence the flavor profiles of Cognac. Maison Surrenne’s style tends toward finesse and elegance, with flavors that emphasize fruit, floral, and mineral qualities over heavy oak or spice.