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mac November 17, 2011

Introduction – Cognac Guide: What you will read in the Article Series

Cognac is a brandy made from white wine. It is made only in the south-west of France in an area straddling two départements, Charente and Charente-Maritime, and a small part of Deux Sevres. Cognac differs from other brandies in that its production is classified as an Appellation d’ Origine ControIee and, as such, is subject…

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Chais Cellar Remy Martin November 17, 2011

XO is Set to Get Older

Both Cognac and Armagnac are soon to have new limits to earn the label XO on the product.  From 2013 for Armagnac and 2018 for Cognac all XO will have to be aged for at least 10 years.  And whilst many XOs are already that age or older, this new ruling will firmly place XO…

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mac November 16, 2011

Mac A Andrew’s Cognac Guide featured on Cognac-Expert.com

We are very happy to announce that we are going to publish writing and chapters of Mac A Andrew’s book “Cognac – an independent guide to the people, the product and the region” on Cognac-Expert.com: See all articles of the series. We will present Mac’s writing in an article series of about 25 articles, and…

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Pierrette Trichet Cellar Master of Rémy Martin November 14, 2011

Rémy Martin Master Blender: Cognac with Coca-Cola? That’s Okay.

The first female cellar master of one of the ‘big four’ – Pierrette Trichet – is certainly not averse to speaking her mind.  And being a woman in what has, until recently, been a distinctly male dominated industry, certainly makes her a force to be reckoned with. Ms Trichet took the top job at Remy…

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NapoleonDictatingMemoirsonStHelena November 13, 2011

Sensational Interview with Napoléon Bonaparte about Cognac

Here comes the first and exclusive interview with the great Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte about Cognac. The year of this interview dates back to 1816. We visited the emperor at Longwood House, on the island of St Helena. Mister Bonaparte just has been defeated at Waterloo, and was sent to this island. We arrive by boat….

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1968 Collection Millesimes Martell Vintage Cognac November 10, 2011

Martell with new 1968 Millésime Collection Vintage Cognac

Martell’s answer to a rising demand for exclusive gift opportunities: The cognac house launches its first cognac of limited edition Millésimes Collection. The 1968 Vintage Cognac will be only available at travel retail in the airports of Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, yes that’s right, only at the Martell Experience Boutiques. 1968 Collection Millesimes Martell…

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Recent Comments

Ole Cigar at 2012-02-04 20:31:51 in:

Guy Pinard Organic Cognac wins Norwegian Approval

„Good news. But why organic wine as basis for making cognac? Simply because if you add the sugar and the caramel like the big 4 houses do, it is like putting a strong filter on your camera lense. You might tone down a colour...“

Cigar Ole at 2012-02-04 20:08:45 in:

Martell with New Special Edition for 100 Years Cordon Bleu

„"...that makes the blend unique." Just think about the implication of what Martell is telling us here: 1. Any blend is unique isn't it? 2. If the blend consists of 64 eaux-de-vie why don't they offer us the best or the 2...“

Peter at 2012-01-30 21:31:07 in:

Horror Scenario: “In 100 years there will be no more cognac in Cognac”

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Mr cognac at 2012-01-29 15:31:00 in:

The most expensive Cognac in the world: Beauté du Siècle

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The most expensive Cognac in the world: Beauté du Siècle

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Lady Coeur – The New Cognac Cocktail for Women

„Not only for Ladies!!! Must be a wonderful cocktail.“