Rivente Cognac is a bold, modern brand launched in 2017 by American entrepreneur Algen Albritten, blending the rebellious spirit of urban culture with the timeless artistry of Cognac production. Born from a collaboration with the Raclie family, a Charentais dynasty with over a century of expertise, Rivente is crafted in France’s Cognac region using traditional Charentais copper stills and grapes like Ugni Blanc and Colombard from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Fins Bois terroirs. Designed with mixologists in mind, its VSOP, Napoleon, and XO expressions—aged a minimum of four years in Limousin oak—offer a smooth, versatile profile with notes of vanilla, soft fruit, and floral undertones, perfect for cocktails like the Cognac Manhattan or simply on the rocks. Rivente stands out not just for its taste but its ethos: marketed as “your way” Cognac, it targets millennials and progressive drinkers, encouraging them to break from tradition while savoring luxury. With its sleek black bottle and a nod to Black excellence—symbolized by the #blackdollar hashtag—Rivente donates profits to The Black Dollar Foundation, supporting coding education and entrepreneurship in underserved communities, making it a conscious choice for the socially aware sipper.
