The World of Cognac by Gilbert Delos

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  • ISBN 10 1577150430
  • ISBN 13 9781577150435
  • Published Oct 01 1998
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 160
  • Language English
  • Edition illustrated edition
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Knickerbocker Press
  • Imprint Knickerbocker Press

Publishers Text

While no one knows who produced the first cognac, or exactly when, it was thought to be around the thirteenth century. A detailed history of the development of the Charente region of France which produced this prized drink combines with maps, photos of ancient vineyards, and stills. An A-to-Z section gives an overview of the most prestigious companies producing cognac, such as Courvoisier, Dunhill, Hennessy, Martell, and Remy Martin, along with their histories, pictures of the bottles and information on alcohol content, age, and taste. No cognac is allowed to be sold which has not aged at least two and a half years. Some stay in the cask up to fifty years. This care and expertise, handed down through the ages, allows us to enjoy this most luxurious of spirits today and is applauded in this sumptuously-illustrated volume.

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