Roullet Cognac

About Roullet

Roullet is a French cognac house from Charente, run by the same family across several generations without ever seeking the spotlight. The cognac is distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes and aged in oak casks using the classic charentais method with double distillation in copper stills, giving it a rich, spicy character with hints of dried fruit. For beginners, Roullet is an authentic, unpretentious introduction to French cognac, while connoisseurs appreciate the house's discretion: a family-run name that lets the craft and flavor speak, without leaning on big marketing budgets.

History & Background

Roullet is a family-run cognac house that has, across several generations, held onto a traditional, craft-driven approach to production in the Charente region. The family has owned and operated the business since the mid-20th century, a period when many smaller cognac houses were either bought up by large conglomerates or closed entirely. By retaining its own vineyards and the classic charentais distillation method, Roullet has managed to preserve an identity distinct from the large, globally known cognac houses. Today the name represents one of the smaller, still-active family businesses in the region, whose primary focus is quality over volume.

Production & Style

The cognac is distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes and matured in oak casks following the classic Charentais method with double distillation in copper stills.

Signature Style

Full-Bodied, Spicy, Dried Fruit
The flavour is full-bodied and spicy, with notes of dried fruit.

Facts

Did You Know?

Did you know that almost all Cognac is made from the Ugni Blanc grape, a tart, rather unremarkable grape for ordinary wine, but perfectly suited to distillation?

Like Roullet Cognac? You should also try:

Gilles Brisson Cognac, Drouet Cognac and Renault Cognac.