The best cognac houses
The top 3 according to 3 votes from people: Rémy Martin · Hennessy · Pierre Ferrand. (Updated Jul 18, 2026.)
The great houses and hidden gems of cognac, according to Cognac Expert ratings, Guide Cognac's 2026 VSOP ranking and Tasting Table's tastings: from the big four to Grande Champagne growers.
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Top 10
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1
Rémy Martin
Fine Champagne specialist, first in Guide Cognac's 2026 VSOP ranking.
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2
Hennessy
The largest cognac house in the world, founded in 1765.
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3
Pierre Ferrand
A connoisseurs' benchmark, distilled on the lees and long aged.
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4
Martell
The oldest of the big houses (1715), known for its Borderies.
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5
Hine
Jarnac house, master of vintage early-landed cognacs.
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6
Delamain
Only old Grande Champagne cognacs, since 1759.
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7
Frapin
Owner of 240 hectares in Grande Champagne.
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8
Courvoisier
Napoleon's cognac, from Jarnac.
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9
Camus
The largest independent family house, a Borderies specialist.
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10
Jean Fillioux
Small Grande Champagne estate with very pure cognacs.
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11
Tesseron
Famous for its very old reserves of ancient lots.
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12
Park
Aromatic, approachable cognacs such as the VSOP Reflet Cuivré.
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13
De Charville Frères
Rich, elegant Grande Champagne XO, first at Le Journal du Whisky.
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Comments (5)
Frapin, la Grande Champagne au top.
Hennessy XO, un classique.
Les petites maisons comme Jean Fillioux sont souvent meilleures que les grandes.
Pierre Ferrand pour les cocktails, Delamain pour la dégustation.
Un cognac après le repas, la tradition de mon grand-père.