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Camus Place their Faith in the Borderies
Camus Cognac is the fifth largest cognac house, after the ‘big four.’ However, it has some major differences to the mighty Hennessy, Martell, Remy and Courvoisier – not the least that it’s a family run affair. But what makes them so unique is the location of their vineyards. Everyone is familiar with the Grande Champagne…
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House of Rémy Martin: Trading Cognac since 1724
Rémy Martin is one of the most distinguished cognac houses worldwide. The company belongs to Rémy Cointreau. As for most high end cognacs, Rémy Martin sources it grapes from the chalky Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne of the Cognac region. The eaux-de-vie from these “crus” have the best ageing potential and result in the finest…
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House of Courvoisier: History and culture of a French Cognac house (with video)
House of Courvoisier, one of the favourite Cognac producer worldwide. Loved by celebrities like Napoleon or Busta Rhymes, it is a typically French Cognac house in Jarnac by the river Charente.
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Chateau Fontpinot Cognac Grand Champagne Premier Cru du Cognac – Tres Vieille Reserve
Question about a 750ml bottle of Chateau Fontpinot Cognac! If you have a bottle, too – and don’t know where it came from, what its history is like or need to know its market price: Contact us! Just send us the information you have and some pictures and we’ll post it here while trying to…
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What is Cognac?… Some facts and a great video!
Cognacs are created by blending different spirits (eaux-de-vie). The eau-de-vie is made through a special distillation process where the grapes are distilled twice. The white wines, which are used for distilling, can only be produced in the region of the Charente, more specifically the area surrounding the town called Cognac. The region is divided into…
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Tasting Cognac – How do I do it right?
How to taste Cognac? First comes the Eye: Swirl the glass and look at the beads of alcohol. The softness of the ‘legs’ indicates the complexity of the cognac. But colouration alone does not tell you a lot, dark colour could just be a sign of an older Cognac or of added caramel. Second is…
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Tasting Cognac - How do I do it ...
How to taste Cognac? First comes the Eye: Swirl the glass and look at the beads of alco...
What is Cognac?... Some facts an...
Cognacs are created by blending different spirits (eaux-de-vie). The eau-de-vie is made th...
The 6 Crus of the Cognac Region:...
The Cognac region is seperated into six regions, called 'Cru'. Only here is one authorised...
House of Rémy Martin: Trading Co...
Rémy Martin is one of the most distinguished cognac houses worldwide. The company belongs...
House of Courvoisier: History an...
House of Courvoisier, one of the favourite Cognac producer worldwide. Loved by celebrities...
Camus Place their Faith in the B...
Camus Cognac is the fifth largest cognac house, after the ‘big four.’ However, it ha...
Chateau Fontpinot Cognac Grand C...
Question about a 750ml bottle of Chateau Fontpinot Cognac! If you have a bottle, too – a...
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The 6 Crus of the Cognac Region: An overview about soils and aroma
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