Pierre Vallet

About Pierre Vallet

Pierre Vallet is a small cognac house from the Cognac region, working quietly without a large marketing machine behind it. The grapes are grown locally, and distillation takes place in traditional copper stills following the strict rules of the Cognac appellation, after which the eaux-de-vie matures in French oak casks in the house's own cellars. The focus is on traditional craft and an honest, unpretentious style, making Pierre Vallet interesting for anyone wanting to taste cognac beyond the big house blends and discover one of the many smaller names the Cognac appellation holds.

History & Background

As with many of the smaller houses in the region, the exact founding history behind Pierre Vallet is not widely documented, but the name has been a steady part of the local cognac landscape for decades. The house insists on distilling and maturing its eaux-de-vie locally, without chasing trends.

Production & Style

The grapes are grown locally in Cognac-regionen, and distillation follows the cognac appellation's rules in traditional copper pot stills. Maturation takes place on French oak casks.

Signature Style

Rustic, Traditional, Honest
Expect a rustic, honest profile with dried fruit, light oak spice, and a warm, unpretentious finish.

Facts

Did You Know?

The cognac appellation counts several hundred small, independent houses like Pierre Vallet that never make the big export statistics, but are regarded locally as solid, reliable producers.

Like Pierre Vallet? You should also try:

Gilles Brisson, Drouet and Renault.