Cognac Gilbert

The story

From Séverin to François Gilbert

Born into a family that had worked the vines in Rétaud since the late 18th century, Séverin was the first Gilbert to create a cognac under his own name, in 1885. The Rétaud terroir has always been renowned for the quality of its eaux-de-vie. Drawing the very best from its limestone, Séverin Gilbert earned his stripes as a master distiller and was awarded at the 1905 International Exhibition in Liège for the excellence of his cognacs.

François Gilbert, one of the founders of the Gilbert & Gaillard brand and Séverin’s great-grandson, travelled the Cognac vineyards to select and blend the eaux-de-vie that bring the spirit of the house back to life, determined to preserve the traits that made its success.

“It is a dream to bring our family style back to life through eaux-de-vie from singular terroirs, expressing refinement and elegance.”