156 pages 25 x 19 cm Language: French Paperback Publisher: Revue des Deux Mondes 2022
The new special issue of Revue des Deux Mondes, The Incredible Saga of Cognac, tells the fascinating story of cognac, a remarkable journey that began four centuries ago in an exceptional terroir. A symbol of French excellence and an embodiment of the African American way of life, cognac has also become the iconic spirit of China’s elites. This special issue explores the keys to this extraordinary success. It all begins with white grapes from France’s largest wine-growing region, divided into six crus; the double distillation process carried out in copper stills; ageing in oak barrels; blending; and the expertise of the négociants, an inheritance from a Protestant region deeply committed to free trade. Having set out to conquer the world and become a fashion icon, this spirit, which Victor Hugo called “the liquor of the gods,” is now making a major comeback in France.
