The distillery in Saint Sauvant

The village of Saint Sauvant is Merlet’s haven. The distillery was built at L’aumônerie de Chevessac in 1850. The old family property now houses Merlet’s offices, a short walk from the 12th century Romanesque church that proudly towers over the village.

The family’s vineyard, Le Droguet

The family’s 40 hectares of vineyards are divided between Saint Sauvant and Chérac. Le Droguet, in Chérac, was bought by the Merlets in 1936. It once belonged to Baron Otard (of the cognac of the same name). At the heart of Borderies, vineyards, blackcurrant fields and woods surround the family house.

Liqueurs and spirits production site in Chérac

The fruit macerations for the liqueurs and the blending of all spirits take place in the new cellars inaugurated in 2014. The Chérac site also houses the bottling facility.