Daniel Bouju is undoubtedly one of the best cognac producers. This is a small family business, but that does not make its products any less worthy than the famous brands. On the contrary, in this case, the statement that "beauty can be hidden in small things" is true. Cognacs at the Daniel Bouju company are treated like children, receiving constant attention and care, unlimited time from seven generations of this family since 1805. The Bouju estate is located in the heart of Grande Champagne and includes 25 hectares of vineyards planted with traditional grape varieties: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard.
The Daniel Bouju House considers the small production volume as its advantage. Unlike many modern producers who distill spirits in large stills, the Bouju House distills its cognacs in copper alembic stills with a capacity of only 16.5 hectoliters. The advantage of using such small stills is that the wine will come into much greater contact with copper, significantly improving the quality of the resulting spirits. After distillation, the spirits are placed in new Limousin and Tronçais oak barrels with a volume of 400 hectoliters, giving the cognac tannins and a beautiful color, making the addition of caramel unnecessary. After 5 years of aging, the cognac is transferred to old oak barrels holding only 80-90 hectoliters, where it is enriched with noble oak notes and develops its individuality. This aging process does not end there; the cognac is transferred back to larger barrels to complete its maturation, gaining softness and harmony. The "angels' share" is replenished by blending with spirits of the same age, once again highlighting the Bouju House's care for the high quality of its products. The range of cognacs includes both young 5-year-old cognacs and noble old ones, some of which are up to 80 years old.