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Horror Scenario: “In 100 years there will be no more cognac in Cognac”
It seems that everywhere we turn nowadays that there’s another consequence on the cards regarding climate change. And whether you subscribe to the global warming theory or not, there’s no denying that our planet is going through a pretty rapid episode of climatic change. So, what does this mean to grape crops and the future…
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Will the Cognac Vineyards Qualify for UNESCO World Heritage Status ?
It’s funny how a chance remark in the right place at the right time can start a chain of events that might well prove to be rather momentous. Because that’s what happened when the Mayor of Bouteville, in the region of Grande Champagne, mentioned how often the vineyards in the area were photographed. His remark…
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Ten years is a long time but, as recent census figure are just starting to report, not so long that you’d expect a country to lose over a tenth of its vineyards. But that is proving to be true in the case of France, where it appears that the surface area of the country’s grape…
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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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10 Amazing Cognac Harvest Photos: The Grapes are in!
So that was the coganc harvest 2011. Thanks to the great work of Stéphane Charbeau we can show you some great pictures of the 2011 cognac harvest in different areas. Stéphane is one of Cognac’s most important vineyard photographers and also a very relevant media- and webdesigner of the region. The Cognac Harvest finished 10 days…
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The unprecedented weather throughout 2011 has, as we’ve mentioned before, led towards the likelihood of an early harvest in the vineyards of Charente. This is now confirmed in practically every wine growing region of France, although there are some wide variations throughout the country. In the region of Cognac, the BNIC has stated that it…
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Horror Scenario: “In 100 years there will be no more cognac in Cognac”
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