The House of Hardy was founded in 1863 by English wine and spirits merchant, Anthony Hardy. Mr, Hardy had been travelling for years back and forth from London to the Charente on business before his passion for the region and the spirit led him to settle in Cognac and build the House of Hardy.
Passed down throughout the generations, this family house of cognac, which can be recognized by its rooster logo, was one of the very first to embrace the spoils of a worldwide distribution network. Thanks to the love of an entrepreneurial Englishman for the French Charentais countryside, Hardy Cognac boasts a 150-year history of providing a range of cognacs to the four corners of the globe.
Today, the house is ran by Bénédicte Hardy, the fifth generation of Hardy Cognac makers.
The Hardy cockerel is the proud emblem of a range of Cognacs marked by a distinctly feminine touch. Cellar Master Mickaël Bouilly crafts his blends from our priceless collection of sensual, refined eaux-de-vies, imbued with the power and mystery of rare perfumes.
To open a bottle or carafe of Hardy Cognac is to discover a rare work of art. Collaborations with Cristallerie Daum and Maison Lalique reflect our taste for the exceptional. Over the last three decades these partnerships have produced an impressive array of prestigious, limited edition carafes. While many of them are no longer available for sale, these bespoke creations have become a part of Cognac’s rich history.
A harmonious blend of Grande and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie, this is XO Rare Fine Champagne in all its fullness after twenty years of aging in Limousin oak barrels.
The XO Rare draws you into a world like no other: draped in its amber-tinted vermilion robe, its magical fresh rose petal, ripe date and cigar box scents are an enchantment. The silky texture that comes with the maturity of a great XO is equalled only by its incredibly long-lasting flavours.
Technical information:
ABV: 40%
Grape varieties: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
Production: Fine Champagne, blend of two of the best crus in the Cognac region.
Aging: Eaux-de-vie 15 to 25 years old, reduction in four stages in Limousin oak barrels with a light toasting.
Hardy ORGANIC VSOP was born of a close partnership with our winegrowers, respecting the environmentat every step of the production process.
Small, high-quality plots were selected to create this organic VSOP. Hardy Organic espouses the haute couture style of the firm in all its mellow, feminine elegance. This VSOP stands out by its added hint of freshness and aromatic purity.
Technical information:
ABV:40%
Grape varieties: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
Production: Cognac made in close collaboration with our winegrower partners, respecting their vines and the environment. ECOCERT organic certification. Box and label made from recyclable paper and cardboard.
Aging: Eaux-de-vie 6 to 7 years old, reduction in four stages in Limousinoak barrels with a light toasting.
A blend of two of Cognac’s greatest terroirs, Grande and Petite Champagne, VSOP Hardy is a subtle and elegant Fine Champagne.
Hardy VSOP charms the eye with its bronze colour and deep, attractive tints, and the nose with its fresh pear scents, leading into warmer walnut notes and spicy cinnamon hints. The flavours on the palate are quite simply perfectly balanced.
Technical information:
ABV: 40%
Grape varieties: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
Production: Fine Champagne, blend of two of the best terroirs in the Cognac region.
Aging: Eaux-de-vie up to 8 years old, reduction in four stages in Limousin oak barrels with a light toasting.