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To blend or not to blend? – Cognac Guide: Eaux-de-vie and Cellar Masters
Here the classic debate between tradition and economies continues. First of all, there are many producers who do not blend in the classical sense. This means they do not blend eaux-de-vie from different crus, so Grande Champagne is forever Grande Champagne and so on. What they might do is to blend eaux-de-vie from the same…
read full article 0 All about age – Cognac Guide: VS, VSOP, XO, Vintages & Co
Blends and single cru cognacs age in an identical manner. It is true, however, that Grande Champagne eau-de-vie ages slower and Fins Bois ages faster. This difference is reflected in the price of these Cognacs. VS, VSOP, XO The young Cognacs like VS or *** must be at least two-and-a-half years old. Although these Cognacs…
read full article 1 What is Cognac? – Cognac Guide: Grapes, Wine and Distillation
The Romans introduced vines to the region and the Charentais produced the wine, but it was foreigners who first exploited this opportunity. During the reign of Francois I, in the late fifteenth century, the town of Cognac became known for its salt trade, which took advantage of the Charente river flowing into the Atlantic Ocean….
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Tessendier’s ‘Woody’ Taste is now in Question
One of the unique taste experiences of cognacs from the house of Tessendier is their ‘woody’ tones. But now the chairman and CEO of the house, Ilian and Jerome Tessendier, have found themselves in court over their method of allegedly ‘adding’ this to their eaux-de-vie. Supplying some of the largest cognac houses the two brothers,…
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Château de Montifaud: Great Grande and Petite Champagne
Many cognac houses are family run affairs, but not very many are actually set in a genuine chateau. But the Vallet family can boast six generations who’ve lived and worked in the beautiful Chateau de Montifaud. Producing cognacs of the same name, today’s father and son team produce cognac from the family properties that are…
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Interview with Hennessy’s New Distillery Director Olivier Paultes
Cognac-Expert features the first exclusive interview with Olivier Paultes as the new “Directeur des distilleries et de la communication du savoir-faire eaux-de-vie”. Just recently, Olivier Paultes took over a dream job at Hennessy, the biggest cognac house (in the world). Monsieur Paultes had left the cognac house of Frapin some months ago. Cognac-Expert.com: Congratulations, Mister…
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