Cognac Prulho

Maison Prulho

A Charente cognac house, heir to a still-builder's know-how since 1948. Exceptional cognacs (Hydra, Eclat, Fregate, Eugene Duparc), pineau des Charentes and house spirits, in AOC Cognac. Blended by Melissa Prulho, cellar master - to discover direct.

The history of Maison Prulho begins long before the bottles. It takes root with Pierre Prulho, born in Bordeaux in 1891, deeply attached to the Cognac region. This passion was passed on to his son Robert Prulho, born in 1926, who began as an apprentice boilermaker during the Second World War. Very early, Robert understood one essential thing: the quality of a great cognac begins at the still.

A living transmission, a contemporary vision

Today, the third generation is embodied by Melissa Prulho, a cellar master recognised for the finesse of her palate and the precision of her blends. Her mission: to select the finest eaux-de-vie, from the most qualitative crus of the Cognac region, and to give them an elegant, faithful and timeless expression. Each cognac is designed as a work of balance, where wood, time and blending dialogue without ever masking the origin.

Cognac Prulho Hydra - VS, VSOP & XO

AOC Cognac

The Maison's signature range, from the lively, fruity VS to the rounder VSOP, up to the ample, deep XO, marked by long years of ageing. Elegant, structured and precise cognacs, blended from the most qualitative crus of the Cognac region.

Cognac Prulho Éclat & Frégate

XO & Extra, exceptional cognacs

The Maison's rarest cuvees: the Eclat XO and Eclat Extra, from long ageing, and the Fregate XO, of great complexity. Collection cognacs, regularly awarded gold medals and distributed selectively, intended for connoisseurs.

Cognac Eugène Duparc - VS, VSOP, XO & Carafe

AOC Cognac

The Eugene Duparc range of the Maison Prulho, from the accessible VS to the elegant XO Carafe, through the VSOP. Cognacs faithful to the Charente tradition, built with the rigour of an engineer and the sensibility of a craftsman, for every occasion.

Pineau des Charentes Prulho

White, Red & Aged Pineau

The Maison's Pineau des Charentes, in white and red, as well as Aged Pineau (white and red) that has aged for longer. A generous regional mistelle, between the sweetness of the grape and the warmth of the eau-de-vie, ideal as an aperitif or with dessert.

The Maison Prulho range

Rum, Gin, Vodka, Whisky & Liqueur

Beyond cognac, the Maison explores other spirits: the Rhum Abordage, the Gin Marlow, the K8 Ultra Premium Vodka, the Vallee Noire Whisky and the Chic Lady liqueur. Creations that extend the Maison's know-how, from the copper of the still to the glass.

Maison Prulho, from still-builder to cognac

Three generations, cellar master Mélissa Prulho, AOC Cognac

Born of Pierre then Robert Prulho, a Charente still-builder from 1948, the Maison has crafted its own cognacs since Richard Prulho (1981). Today, Melissa Prulho, the 3rd generation and cellar master, selects the finest eaux-de-vie from the Cognac appellation and signs elegant, timeless blends.

Direct - AOC Cognac, blended by the cellar master

What is the history of Maison Prulho?

The story begins with Pierre Prulho, born in Bordeaux in 1891, attached to the Cognac region. His son Robert (born in 1926), an apprentice boilermaker, became in 1948 a Charente still-builder and equipped some of the most prestigious distilleries of Cognac and the world. Fire, copper and precision became his language.

Since when has Maison Prulho crafted its cognacs?

In 1981, Richard Prulho joined the family business. Heir to the technical know-how, he understood that mastering distillation is not enough: one must also master ageing and blending. The Maison, until then a builder of reference stills, then chose to craft its own cognacs, respecting the Charente traditions.

Who is Mélissa Prulho?

Melissa Prulho embodies the third generation of the Maison. A cellar master recognised for the finesse of her palate and the precision of her blends, her mission is to select the finest eaux-de-vie, from the most qualitative crus of the Cognac region, and to give them an elegant, faithful and timeless expression.

How are the Prulho cognacs made?

It all starts with white grapes suited to cognac, mainly Ugni Blanc, harvested exclusively in the controlled appellation area of Cognac. After fermentation, the wines are distilled by the Charente double distillation, in a traditional still: only the heart of the run, at around 70% vol., is kept for ageing.

How do the Prulho cognacs age?

The eaux-de-vie rest for long years in French oak barrels, notably from the forests of the Limousin and the Troncais. Time does its work: the alcohol rounds out, the colour intensifies, the aromas gain complexity. Part of it evaporates slowly, the famous Angels' Share, giving way to a suppler, deeper texture.

What is blending at Prulho?

Blending is the ultimate step, the one where everything is decided. No instrument decides here: only the experience, the sense of smell and the palate of the cellar master allow the perfect harmony between different crus and ages to be created. It is this demand that gives Prulho cognacs their elegant, structured and precise identity.

What are the cognacs of Maison Prulho?

The Maison offers the Hydra range (VS, VSOP, XO), the exceptional cuvees Eclat (XO and Extra) and Fregate XO, as well as the Eugene Duparc range (VS, VSOP, XO and XO Carafe). Elegant, precise cognacs, regularly awarded gold medals and distributed selectively.

What is the Pineau des Charentes Prulho?

Pineau des Charentes is a regional mistelle, a blend of grape juice and cognac eau-de-vie. Maison Prulho offers it in white and red, as well as Aged Pineau that has aged for longer. Generous and warm, it is enjoyed chilled, as an aperitif or with dessert or foie gras.

Does Maison Prulho produce other spirits?

Yes: beyond cognac and pineau, the Maison develops a varied range: the Rhum Abordage, the Gin Marlow, the K8 Ultra Premium Vodka, the Vallee Noire Whisky and the Chic Lady liqueur. Creations that extend its distillation know-how, from the copper of the still to the glass.

How to taste a Prulho cognac?

A cognac is tasted in a tulip glass, at room temperature, to appreciate its aromas. The VS and VSOP also suit a cocktail or a long drink; the XO, Extra and exceptional cuvees (Eclat, Fregate) are savoured neat, at the end of a meal, to reveal all their complexity.

How does the still-builder know-how influence the Prulho cognacs?

Mastering the construction of Charente stills means understanding the heart of cognac: the shape of the copper, the conduct of the fire and the precision of the heating. This unique technical know-how allows Maison Prulho to distil with great accuracy and to reveal eaux-de-vie of remarkable purity and balance, before blending.

Can the Prulho cognacs be bought directly?

Yes: the cognacs, pineaux and spirits of Maison Prulho are bought here directly, with shipping across France and the European countries eligible for delivery. You receive cognacs just as the Maison blended them, with no extra middleman between the producer and your table.

AOC Cognac, direct from the Maison

Maison Prulho: a Charente cognac house, heir to a Charente still-builder's know-how since 1948 (Robert Prulho). Has crafted its own cognacs since 1981 (Richard Prulho), today blended by Melissa Prulho, cellar master (3rd generation). Ugni Blanc grape, Cognac controlled appellation area, Charente double distillation, ageing in French oak barrels (Limousin, Troncais).

Range: Hydra cognacs (VS, VSOP, XO), Eclat (XO, Extra), Fregate XO, Eugene Duparc (VS, VSOP, XO, Carafe); pineau des Charentes (white, red, aged); house spirits (Rhum Abordage, Gin Marlow, Vodka K8, Vallee Noire Whisky, Chic Lady liqueur)