DE COMPAGNIE Wine Estate is situated in a region that is known for its majestic mountains, age old shady oak trees, hot summer sun and icy winters. The Estate of 27 ha is part of the historic Val du Charron, the Wamakersvallei, and lies snuggly hidden in the narrow valley between the cliffs of the Hawekwa Mountain Range and Groenberg. In 1705 the Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie granted the farm Rustenburg to Jan Laurense. Farming and viniculture has been practised on DE COMPAGNIE for more than three centuries. During February 2002 Johann Loubser and Riana Scheepers became the owners of the farm. To coincide with the 400th anniversary of the foundation of the VOC in 1602, the estate was renamed to DE COMPAGNIE. Johann en Riana immediately began with the restoration of the beautiful 1760 homestead and the upgrading and expansion of the existing vineyards.
DE COMPAGNIE makes a limited edition of meticulously refined potstill brandy that has been double distilled in an antique copper alembic potstill first used by Ben Lategan in 1849. It is our aim not only to satisfy the expectations of the connoisseur, but to ensure a unique experience in the enjoyment of fine brandy. The production of the 16ha vineyard on De Compagnie Wine Estate allows personal and dedicated attention to each facet of vineyard cultivation and the brandy making process to ensure uncompromised superior quality. We believe that wine and brandy making is a natural process. It is our policy to steer clear of mechanisation and chemical manipulation and rely on natural and human resources. The grapes are hand picked at dawn in limited quantities of 50 crates at a time which ensures optimum conditions and quality.
NATURAL PROCESS
DOUBLE DISTILLED
FINE BRANDY
HAND PICKED
FRENCH OAK MATURED
SUPERIOR QUALITY
ALEMBIC POTSTILL
38% ALCOHOL VOLUME
METICULOUSLY REFINED
DE COMPAGNIE POTSTILL BRANDY RANGE Our single cultivar brandy is made from exclusively designated grapes harvested from well seasoned 1976 Chenin Blanc vines.
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DE COM PREMIUM POTSTILL BRANDY
MPAGNIE DE COMPAGNIE PREMIUM POTSTILL BRANDY De Compagnie Premium Potstill Brandy is a blend of five year French Oak matured natural 100% potstill brandy. This brandy was awarded the Michelangelo International Award SILVER Medal in 2005.
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SINGLE VINTAGE FRENCH OAK-MATURED POTSTILL BRANDY
De Compagnie Vintage Ten Year Potstill Brandy is a single vintage French Oak-matured natural 100% potstill brandy. In 2009 this brandy was awarded a Michelangelo International Award GOLD Medal. Again in 2012 it was rewarded with a SILVER medal by the world prestige International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London.
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NATURAL SINGLE
RESERV NATURAL 100% RESERVE POTSTILL BRANDY
Our flagship, De Compagnie Reserve Fifteen Year Potstill Brandy was launched in 2012 from specially reserved stock. It is a single vintage, single cultivar natural 100% potstill brandy, well matured for 15 years in a combination of Limousin and Cognac casks.
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The De Compagnie Brandies can be enjoyed at room temperture, or slightly warmed in the palm of your hand as an after dinner drink. In summer a few ice cubes, or sparkling water contributes to a more refreshing drink. It also makes an excellent basis for various cocktails. It could be complemented by a fruit platter of glazed figs, dates, citrus peel, soft dried peaches and fresh, juicy nectarines. The ultimate dessert - fit for royalty - is our Vintage or Reserve brandy served with a decadent gateau au chocolat fondant. * * Contact us for a free copy of the recipe