GODET
Godet Cognac is the oldest of the great cognac houses with 15 generations of adventure, passion, emotion, and expertise passed down through the Godet family. We have a rich history of honouring craft and taste since 1588.
__________________ Jean-Jacques Godet
The History of Godet
1588
The King of France, Henri the 4th, grants the first privilege to the Godet family and puts them under his direct protection.
1699
The king of France, Louis the 14th, ennobles the Godet family. Their coat of arms carries 3 little glasses, which later will be called Godet.
1782
Gédéon Louis Godet's business thrives, and he decides to bottle his own cognacs. He registered the brand 7 years before the French Revolution.
1838
Augustin Godet creates the first digestive cognac– Gastronome – a dry and floral cognac to be shared and experienced at the end of the dinner.
1909
The vineyard for brandy production becomes a protected and controlled area of France. The name cognac now replaces the name brandy.
1920
Jean Godet: The future has a history; he supplied Al Capone with alcohol during the American prohibition.
1944
The house master blender walls part of the family cellar to protect the best cognacs from the Nazi. 70 years later, Jean-Edouard Godet still draws cognac from these saved historical lots.
2008
Jean-Jacques Godet starts a sailing expedition to the South Pole. He comes back with new inspiration transformed into a unique creation by his son Jean Edouard.
2010
Jean-Edouard Godet officially takes the responsibility of Master Blender for the 15th generation of Godet and launches Godet Antarctica.
Jean-Jacques Godet Lifestyle
Beautiful women, sailing around exotic islands, racing on the seven seas, surrounded by his loving family, drinking in Maugué castle, and discussing love, life, desire, and experiences culminate the epitome of Jean-Jacques' lifestyle. Jean-Jacques Godet is a man who lives very close to nature and strives to achieve each goal with passion.
◎Pictures 1 & 2 & 4 & 6 & 7, Import Director Amanda with three sons of the owner of Godet, Jean Godet, Maxime Godet, and Cyril Godet
◎Picture 3 & 5, Import Director Amanda with the second son of the owner of Godet, Maxine Godet
◎Picture 8 Import Director Amanda with the first and the second son of the owner of Godet, Jean Godet and Maxine Godet
