We often talk about the importance of terroir (AKA growth region or cru) when it comes to the taste and…
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We often talk about the importance of terroir (AKA growth region or cru) when it comes to the taste and…
We’re always interested in hearing about new Cognac products. But occasionally–just occasionally–a product that is not a Cognac sparks our interest.…
This may come as a surprise, but Cognac Augier is the oldest of all the existing cognac houses. It was…
Pierre Lecat Cognac may be a new cognac brand – with the first bottles arriving earlier this year – the…
2012 has so far been a good year for new cognacs to the market. As sales continue to increase, so…
As you relax in a comfortable chair after a day’s work, sipping a glass of your favourite cognac, you’re probably…
Launch! There is a new cognac from the house of Bache-Gabrielsen: A 100% Folle Blanche (grape variety) cognac that comes…
It’s the thing you always wanted to do: Buy a wineyard in France. The dream of owning you own little…
The “Domaine de la Tour Vert” is in the family (Pinard-Ranson) since more than 10 generations. In this article you…
Of course, every Cognac is made from wine. The grapes used in the Charente are 3 different varieties: Those grape…
Pineau des Charentes or simply ‘Pineau’, is a French aperitif. The drink is actually not very well known abroad, but in…
The history of Cognac actually starts in the third century. The region and the beverage Cognac has a long history…
Cognacs are created by blending different spirits (eaux-de-vie). The eau-de-vie is made through a special distillation process where the grapes…