Seignette Vs Cognac

In 1804 Arzac Seignette founded his Cognac House, which rapidly became one of the leading brands of the 19th century. The latin motto reads: “All things are done with sun and salt”. The Seignette cellars in La Rochelle c. 1840. Jehan Seignette was born in 1592 in La Rochelle on the French coast, trading in the local salt which was credited with medicinal properties. His descendants developed the business into a world-famous brand, using a swan as their emblem. With their wealth from the salt trade, the family bought vineyards to supply the growing cognac industry, leading to the foundation in 1804. Following Arzac his wife, daughter Elisa and granddaughter ran the company for over 50 years, making it a major player in America and England, until circumstances took it out of family hands in the late 19th century. Today we are proud to revive and build on the brand’s long heritage, so that a new generation can enjoy the fine quality that made the reputation of Seignette Cognac.