The Cognac sector has a duty to contribute positively to the development of its region by taking into account the well-being of all its inhabitants. The environment is a collective priority for the viticulturists and producers.

As part of this approach to progress and continuous improvement, winegrowers are committed to protecting their environment, promoting biodiversity, monitoring water, air and soil quality, adopting a restrictive approach to treatments, managing soil life sustainably and aiming for low carbon consumption. By becoming certified, the players in the Cognac sector are taking action for their environment and protecting their appellation.

At the same time, the industry is investing in research and development (R&D) to encourage alternatives to synthetic treatments and to adapt to climate change. The industry’s priority R&D programmes include the development of disease-resistant vine varieties, the development of biocontrol products or also experiments on alternative distillation methods to help reduce the carbon footprint.

Discover all the best practices in the Cognac vineyards here.