Located in Petite Fine Champagne, Premier Cru de Cognac, the family business traces its origins to the acquisition of the Bel Air mill in the Réaux commune by the Bertrand ancestors, who were millers and winemakers at the time. Passed down from generation to generation, the winegrowing tradition developed over the centuries, along with the distillation of Charentais wines, which took off in the 16th and 17th centuries.
At the end of the 19th century, the first black-and-white photographs immortalized the faces of Alcide, Pauline, Germain and Claude Bertrand, testifying to the unbreakable bond between the family and its vines.
In 1949, Raymond Bertrand married Simone Vallet, herself descended from a line of winegrower-distillers from Jarnac-Champagne. Together, they united Domaine des Brissons with Laage, creating Domaine des Brissons de Laage, the heart of the family's production. Raymond, an emblematic figure of the House, left a legacy of top-quality eaux-de-vie, still preserved in the family cellars, and rigorous management of Domaine until his death in 1990.
At the helm of Domaine in the 1990s and 2000s, Simone, supported by her son Jean-François, continued to cultivate excellence, winning the loyalty of a demanding clientele. The new generation, embodied by Thérèse and Samuel, has since joined the adventure. Thérèse, with her husband Thomas Hall, is responsible for the commercial development and international influence of Cognacs Bertrand, while enhancing the welcome at the estate.
Today, Maison Bertrand remains true to its roots and values, while adapting to the challenges of the 21st century.
