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Cognac (kônyäk`), city (1990 pop. 19,932), Charente dept., W France, in Angoumois, on the Charente River. The French brandy to which Cognac gives its name has been manufactured and exported from the city since the 18th cent. The city was the birthplace of Francis I and was a Huguenot stronghold in the 16th cent. cognacBrandy from the French departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime. Tracing its origin to the 17th century, cognac (named for the town of Cognac) is distilled from white wine in special pot stills (alembics) and aged in Limousin oak. Most cognacs spend from one and one-half to five years in wood, though rarer varieties may age much longer. |
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From its inception in 1874, Louis XIII de Remy Martin has always enjoyed a rich history of producing the rarest and oldest cognacs. Puffathon attendees will receive 20 premium cigars and can enjoy appetizers, a chocolate fantasy dessert, samplings of California wines, craft beers, cognacs and a large number of single malt scotches. Courvoisier(R) cognac, one of the world's most-luxurious cognacs, announced today the launch of "The House of Courvoisier" - an exclusive venue for experiencing the finest in entertainment, fashion and art. |
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