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Rémy Martin uses libido-trap to kill harmful eudémis & cochylis butterflies!
Over a dozen hectares of Rémy Martin vineyards use “sexual confusion” in order to protect the plants from harmful butterflies and moths. A very special method is used, that heavily confuses the insects that are harmful to grapes. Yes! It is the libido-trap for a moth. Those poor butterflies and moths! The eudémis & cochylis…
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From city to countryside: Two young brothers continue the family tradition by running the Château des Plassons
The Château des Plassons in the south of the Bons Bois area I take the car and get on my way to a “lieu dit” Château des Plassons on a Sunday afternoon in March 2010. I had heard that two young brothers took over a Cognac distillery nearby. Interesting, I thought. The estate is only…
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There is a drop of Cognac in the Metro de Paris
There is a sense of Cognac in the Metro of Paris. On my trip to Paris I had to stop while taking the underground Metro and take some pictures of what I saw: The Poitou Charente administration launched a tourism campaign for the Charente region, underlining the beauty of the region with mentioning the time…
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The little brother of Cognac: What is Pineau? How is it made?
Pineau des Charentes or just ‘Pineau’ is a French aperitif. The drink is actually not very well known abroad, but in Charente it plays a rather important role. Pineau is fortified wine, vin de liqueur, blended of slightly fermented grape must and eaux-de-vie (Cognac). Pineau should be served chilled, at 8 to 10 °C, in…
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A complete history of Cognac: The long way to eau-de-vie
The history of Cognac actually starts in the third century. The region and the beverage Cognac has a long history and involves all kind of nations, merchants, kings and aristocrats, natural catastrophes, wars and cold winters. Despite all this, the product kept getting better and better, century after century. Read the full history of Cognac,…
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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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