This brand that carries our family name is the signature of the Domaines Francis Abécassis.
For this brand, I asked our Cellar Master to choose the most emblematic eaux-de-vie from our estates. Cognac ABK6 favours the flexibility thanks to the choice of many old eaux-de-vies. In these aromatic and intense Cognacs one finds the fruit of the vine and the lightness of the perfumes.
Throughout the whole range, ABK6 is indulgent, with notes of candied fruit, stewed apples and spices. Its originality is strongly evident and this is why ABK6 is presented in an exclusive bottle in order to differentiate itself with it’s square shouldered shape that affirms its modernity, all while respecting the tradition of the product and the uncompromising quality.
To enhance the characteristics of the terroir, each estate has its own distillery and dedicated distiller that use specific and adapted methods of distillation.
The Domaines Francis Abécassis employs small capacity alambics that do not exceed 25 hl that allow each batch to be distilled separately. The particular shape of the alambics will give the typical attributes of elegance and rich aromatics that each Cognac must have.
Tradition and savoir-faire have an essential role to play in this part of the production. During the Charentaise distillation, otherwise known as double distillation, the wines are distilled twice: the first heating gives birth to the « brouillis » that are then reintroduced into the alambic to become the « bonne chauffe » (good heat). Our distilleries are not automatic and therefore the talents of each master distiller are hence necessary to detect and select the best eaux-de-vie. As a true artist, he observes, smells and tastes, looking for perfumes and the particular style of the estate.
