Pierre Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac
Pierre Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac is a Grande Champagne blend bottled at a bold 46% ABV (92 proof) — well above standard cognac strength — and presented in a bespoke decanter-style bottle carrying the Ferrand family tree. A tribute to ten generations of cognac know-how passed down since 1630, it blends Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie aged from 5 to 25 years, with 20% of the blend finished in ex-Sauternes casks. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof) — confirmed in the 2018 launch coverage
- Size: 750mL (US); 2018 UK launch was 50cl
- Blend: Grande Champagne (Premier Cru) eaux-de-vie, 5 to 25 years old (retailer-sourced age span); Ugni Blanc, distilled slowly on lees in pot stills
- Casks: French oak, with 20% finished in ex-Sauternes casks — an unusual honeyed-fruit twist
- House: Maison Ferrand, Grande Champagne, Cognac, France; master blender Alexandre Gabriel
Ten Generations in the Glass
The 10 Generations bottling honors the last Ferrand descendant, Mademoiselle Henriette, and four centuries of family knowledge from 1630 to 1915. The liquid backs up the storytelling: Grande Champagne fruit — the chalky Premier Cru soils prized for long-aging eaux-de-vie — distilled on the lees and bottled at 46% rather than diluted down, plus that distinctive Sauternes-cask finish for honeyed depth. Decanter-style bottle, golden ten-generation profile on the label. Explore more of the house at the Pierre Ferrand shelf or compare cognacs.
Tasting Notes
Expect honeyed fruit and floral Grande Champagne lift over a rich oak frame — apricot and beeswax notes from the Sauternes finish, with the extra proof giving the palate weight and length. Drinkhacker's review scored it B+/8.5.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass to catch the floral aromatics; a splash of water opens the fruit. It has enough proof to stand up to a proper cigar pairing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it bottled at 46%?
Deliberately higher than the standard 40% cognac — the extra proof keeps the Grande Champagne fruit and Sauternes finish expressive rather than diluted.
What does "10 Generations" mean?
It honors ten generations of Ferrand family cognac knowledge passed down from 1630 through 1915, ending with Mademoiselle Henriette — the last descendant.
How old is the cognac inside?
The blend spans 5-to-25-year Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie per retailer listings — the age span is not brand-verified, so treat it as reported.
Four centuries of Grande Champagne craft at full strength — order Pierre Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.