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  • History
    Coming from the best vineyards and transported in ships to Northern European countries, the Poitou, La Rochelle, and d'Angoumois wines have been greatly appreciated by the English, the Dutch, and the Scandinavians since the 13th Century...
  • Charentais Distillation
    Since the creation of Cognac, the distillation method has not changed. The special Charentais copper stills that were used then are still in use today...
  • Blending
    Making Cognac is the work of the Master Blender. With strict control, experience, and intuition, as well as a keen sense of smell, he subtly blends eaux-de-vie of different crus producing a Cognac that throughout the years will be capable, not only of retaining its own personality, but also of finding its place in the heart of the consumer...
  • AOC
    Nearly a century and the assistance of the French government were needed for Cognac professionals to define a line of conduct that preserved the genuine identity and uniqueness of cognac, from its production to its marketing...
  • Harvest
    It all starts with the grape varieties (Ugni blanc is the main one), selected to produce the white wines destined exclusively for Cognac production. This is followed by the traditional harvesting, pressing the grapes, and making the wine using natural methods...
  • Quality
    Quality is a Cognac state of mind. We sometimes say that a chain is as solid as its most feeble link. For that very reason, to warrant an impecable quality, all the stages in the elaboration of Cognac are extremely strict...
  • Market
    In 2005, Cognac had a historical year and had the third best performance of its history in terms of sales. This performance was reflected in 95% of the exports, although the French market is still a priority for the BNIC...
  • Wood Art: Cooperage
    Cognac is kept and aged for many years in oak casks. The making of a Cognac cask follows a traditional and ancestral method that is near perfection...
  • The power of taste and smell
    Before experiencing a Cognac's refinements, a wine taster takes pleasure in discovering many of its qualities using the sight and smell...
  • Consumption
    Straight, as a long drink, or a cocktail, discover the different ways in which you may enjoy Cognac...
  • Gift
    What is more natural than offering Cognac as a gift? In many countries, this is a synonym of recognition and deep respect...
  • Dish / Cognac Perfect Pairs
    Cognac may be enjoyed together with a meal...why not? Let yourself be surprised. Cognac goes wonderfully with a great variety of dishes. It will be a true delight for your taste buds!
  • Cooking with Cognac
    When the flavors and aromas of Cognac are employed in the art of cooking, haute cuisine takes on a whole new meaning.
  • Cellar Paradise
    During the time Cognac is in oak casks, it is in permanent contact with air. This allows extracting the substances from the wood that give it both its color and final bouquet...
  • The Art of Hosting
    Charente and Charente-Maritime have always been a privileged tourist location. Here, the art of hosting is extremely developed. The large number of bed and breakfasts and hostels gives many tourists the possibility of enjoying a nice stay...
  • The Region
    The Cognac region lies at the point where a varied, exceptionally rich soil meets a microclimate, which is itself, the result of the meeting of the continent and the influence of the sea nearby...
  • Cognac Blues Passion
    Since 1994, under the July sun, Blues music bathes the Cognac region. With the "Cognac Blues Passion" Festival, the Cognac transforms itself into the sister city of New Orleans...
  • The Cognac Festival
    An initiative of several young growers that wanted to promote their production, the Cognac Festival has become a must for the city and its emblematic product...
  • The Decanters
    The glass-making art has always accompanied the development of Cognac. The bottles are marvelous flasks that you may admire...


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