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Fast Facts: Cognac

by Amanda Barnes

Long gone is Cognac’s heyday of having over 280,000 hectares, but this 80,000 hectare wine region is renowned worldwide for its Brandy production. Here are the fast facts and quintessential terroir information on Cognac, including the climate, geography, Cognac process and production methods (including details on the fermentation, distillation, maturation in oak, addition of boise, and use of lees), grape varieties, history and taste profile of one of the most famous spirits in the world.

 



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