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	Cognac - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cognac is a commune in the French département of Charente, of which it is a sous-préfecture.
		Cognac is situated on the river Charente between the towns of Angoulême and Saintes.
		The French poet Octavien de Saint-Gelais was born in Cognac in 1468.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cognac,_France (645 words)

	Cognac (drink) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cognac, named after the town of Cognac in France, is a brandy, which is produced in the region surrounding the town.
		Cognac may not be sold to the public, or indeed called 'Cognac' until it has been aged for at least two years, counting from the end of the period of distillation (1 April following the year the grapes were harvested).
		The age of the cognac is shown as that of the youngest eau-de-vie used in the blend.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cognac_(drink) (1206 words)

	Unlocking The Secrets of Cognac - France.com
		Martell is unusual in owning a large number of vineyards; most of the other large cognac houses buy the bulk of their grapes from small vineyard owners.
		Cognac is of course as French as champagne, but brandy was actually invented by Dutch wine merchants.
		Martell’s cognac is aged in Tronçais oak casks that are handmade at its cooperage.
	www.france.com /docs/570.html (1617 words)

	France
		The heart of France N of the Loire River is the province of Île-de-France, which occupies the greater part of the Paris basin, a fertile depression drained by the Seine and Marne rivers.
		In 1328, Philip VI (1328–50), of the house of Valois, a younger branch of the Capetians, succeeded to the throne.
		France was beset by a host of problems in 1995, including severe floods and terror bombings; the government faced international criticism for its nuclear testing in the South Pacific, which it resumed after a three-year moratorium; and the country was paralyzed late in the year by a long transportation workers strike.
	www.question.com /link/France.html (6519 words)

	Hormel Foods - Glossary - Cognac
		Cognac that has aged from 3 to 5 years, but may be as young as 2 years, are labeled with a "VS" for "Very Special" or "VSP" for "Very Special Pale".
		Some cognacs that have typically aged for over 20 years are referred to as "XO" for "Extra Old" or are given stately names such as Napoleon, Vielle Reserve, Triomphe, Cordon Bleu, and other names to indicate that they typically have aged at least 6 years but most often considerably longer.
		Cognac is usually served as a final beverage for a meal or it can be added to desserts or elaborate entrees to add a rich flavoring and a finishing touch to the meal.
	www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=33185&catitemid= (452 words)

	Cognac France Welcome Page
		Poitou-Charentes is one of France's best kept secrets: a sunny and serene land of green meadowlands, sandy beaches, pine forests, romantic marshlands and Romanesque churches overlooking a luminous landscape of cognac vineyards.
		Cognac, the medieval town which bears the name of the region, is attractive with its narrow medieval cobbled streets and elegant Renaissance facades.
		Take a barge or a small train and discover the history of cognac, its vineyards, distilleries and museums which show you not only how it is made but proudly display the oldest reserve of cognacs dating back to 1830.
	www.westernfrancetouristboard.com /cabcognac.html (1124 words)

	Cognac Guide, History, Facts & Information, Tasting, Reviews
		The name Cognac is reserved for distilled white wines grown in a delimited area extending along the banks of the Charente all the way to the Atlantic coast.
		Cognac World - A history of the region and of Cognac, a very nice explanation of the elaboration process, some authentic Cognac recipes, crafts involved with creating the distilled wine and more.
		Cognac and Company - This English site offers a large selection of single estate cognacs - as opposed to the large houses which buy grapes from many estates to blend for their Cognacs.
	www.chiff.com /wine/europe/cognac.htm (549 words)

	Cheers-Nov/Dec 98 - CULT OF COGNAC
		Cognac agencies sprouted in major French towns, collecting cognacs from distillers and establishing a distribution network in Holland, England and northern Europe that eventually expanded to North America and the Far East.
		Deconstructed, cognac is a brandy grown in the Charente and Charente-Maritime departments in western France.
		The wines that become cognac are, under government supervision, distilled twice in small batches to extract the fruity and flowery aromas and flavors of the grapes.
	www.beveragenet.net /cheers/1998/1298/1198cog.asp (2177 words)

	Cognac (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Cognac is a distilled spirit (eau-de-vie) made from fermented white grapes, and aged for at least two years.
		Cognac is unique because of its renowned quality, which is in turn a result of centuries-old techniques that have preserved the identity of the spirit.
		Cognac producers are heavily influenced by the changes in the ecosystem, as was illustrated in late 1800s by the emergence of the phylloxera fungus that spread throughout the region nearly destroying the vineyards.
	www.american.edu /TED/cognac.htm (4852 words)

	Cognac France
		Founded in 1715 by Jean Martell, this cognac house became one of the most famous producer, with its cognac, brandy, cognac france, cognac XO, brandy drink, brandy liquor, eau de vie, cognac brandy, cognac Martell, cognac france.
		Among our best cognac, you will find the XO supreme, with its golden amber colour, its full, rich and powerful bouquet with a hint of dried fruit, a complex, very rich flavour with almond and vanilla overtones, a very generous cognac, thanks to the cognac france.
		Making cognac, cognac france: all our eau de vie are aged in oak barrels, in dark cellars before being blended and bottled, cognac france.
	www.martell.com /visit/cognac/cognac_france.html (836 words)

	Cognac France - Loire Atlantic - IndigoGuide Cognac
		For Cognac revolves around cognac, the double-distilled spirit that is the driving force of this town's economy.
		Stroll from the church on rue Aristide Briant, and along the meandering Grande-Rue to the remains of the Chateau de Cognac where King Francois I was born in 1494.
		You will be amazed how complicated cognac is, with only certain grapes from very specific areas being allowed to produce the eau de vie that goes on to become cognac.
	www.indigoguide.com /france/cognac.htm (431 words)

	Cognac - Wine
		Cognac is one of the greatest brandies in the world.
		Cognac is a brandy that is made from the distillation of wine.
		Around Cognac, France is a countryside with fertile, chalky soil.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art30691.asp (286 words)

	Cognac
		Founded in 1715 by Jean Martell, this cognac house became one of the most famous producer, with its cognac, brandy, cognac, cognac XO, brandy drink, brandy liquor, eau de vie, cognac brandy, cognac Martell, cognac.
		Among our best cognac, you will find the XO supreme, with its golden amber colour, its full, rich and powerful bouquet with a hint of dried fruit, a complex, very rich flavour with almond and vanilla overtones, a very generous cognac, thanks to the cognac.
		Making cognac, cognac: all our eau de vie are aged in oak barrels, in dark cellars before being blended and bottled, cognac.
	www.martell.com /visit/cognac/cognac.html (808 words)

	Cognac, France
		Cognac is now the center of some 70,000 hectares/175,000 acres of vineyards.
		The main features of interest in Cognac itself are the picturesque old town, which preserves a number of 17th and 18th C. mansions, the Château des Valois (13th-14th and 16th C.) and the Romanesque/Gothic church of St-Léger.
		Another attractive possibility is a drive around the vineyards, for example to Merpins, with remains of the Roman town of Condate, Châteauneuf sur Charente with its beautiful Romanesque church or the former river port of Port-Hublé.
	www.planetware.com /france/cognac-f-pc-cog.htm (179 words)

	Centennial Fine Wine & Spirits
		France was engaged in one of the many European wars that put a temporary halt to the exporting of luxury beverages.
		Cognac, along with Armagnac (in France) and Jerez (in Spain) are the only three designated brandy regions in Europe.
		A: Cognac is home to the well-known cognac producers: Hennessey, Remy Martin, Courvoisier and a myriad of others, in addition to the one we visited, Pierre Ferrand.
	www.centennialwines.com /cognac.htm (1359 words)

	Cognac - Detailed information on Cognac wines and Cognac wine producers.
		The rise of Cognac, the brandy, came courtesy of the Dutch in the 17th century who wanted brandewijn, or distilled wine, rather than normal wine for its sailors.
		However the finest Cognacs are produced by a small selection of family-run companies where quality rather than quantity is the byword.
		Delemain was founded 250 years ago and is renowned for its smooth, elegant, and wonderfully fragrant Cognacs.
	www.bbr.com /US/shopping/region.lml?first_product=1&super_group_code_F=60&ID=null (378 words)

	VT DLC: Retail: Product Descriptions: Brandy
		A 'Fine Champagne' cognac made exclusively from the grande and petite champagnes which are the best quality grapes from the Cognac region.
		A fine Champagne cognac (brandy from the Cognac region of France) from Remy Martin which was started in 1724.
		Brandy from the Cognac region of France though it is not classified as a cognac.
	www.state.vt.us /dlc/retail/descriptions/brandy.html (1380 words)

	le cognac .com - History of eaux-de-vie
		Cognac might have made a name for itself with its wine and salt trading while the Cognaçais, proud of their nickname: 'cagouillard' (snail), enjoyed a slow pace of life, had it not been for the river Charente, dubbed 'my kingdom's nicest' by King Henry the IVth.
		Cognac was fast becoming a major trade and export centre.
		To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the cure of phylloxera in 1988, Dennison, Texas and Cognac, France, became sister cities.
	www.le-cognac.com /general0entree_us.html (487 words)

	Bicycle tour in Cognac Country of Poitou Charentes France.
		And of course, another highlight of this tour is Cognac and its chateau.
		Arrive in Cognac and enjoy some time for relaxing in a terrace of a café along the River.
		Day 6: From Cognac to Angouleme: Ride along the banks of the Charente River with its typical white stone villages such as St. Simon, Bourg-Charente, and Fleurac with its ancient water mill.
	www.discoverfrance.com /regions/poitou_sg.html (749 words)

	webGED: The Bement Family Data Page
		Louis XII (1462-1515), king of France (1498-1515), son of Charles, duke of Orléans, born in Blois.
		Born at Cognac, France, on September 12, 1494, Francis represented the Angoulême branch of the Valois dynasty, succeeding Louis XII, the last of the Orleanist branch, in 1515.
		Francis II (of France) (1544-60), king of France (1559-60), born in Fontainebleau, the eldest son of Henry II.
	www.bementfamily.com /webged/bement.wbg/wga29.html (4649 words)

	Cheap hotels in Cognac, France: 2 star hotel deals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Wherever you choose to begin or end a sojourn in Europe’s largest country, and however long you spend exploring you’ll simply be scratching the surface of this vast and varied land.
		France’s geography stretches from rugged coastline to seemingly infinite beaches, from bustling cities to quaint countryside villages and from a sun-drenched isle to luxury mountain ski resorts.
		Our hotel is ideally situated in the centre of Cognac, two steps away from the station and the restaurants.
	www.cheapaccommodation.com /Cognac/2-star-hotel (238 words)

	French Cognac, great gift for dessert lovers, Maison Surrenne
		In a rustic building behind the vineyard, Porter charged his ancestral still; even in 1946, the fact that it was wood-fired was old fashioned.
		Using methods passed from father to son for generations, Portier carefully produced sixteen barrels of a wonderful cognac.
		Originally intended to be used in blends, this cognac was left undisturbed.
	www.primewines.com /product_detail.asp?pid=1048 (166 words)

	tourist information on Cognac France , a vacation holiday guide
		Cognac is a prosperous town with medieval alleyways that fan out from a delightful riverside quarter.
		It's not hard to spot these world famous chais as their walls are covered with fungi that thrives on the alcohol fumes given off during the maturing process.
		The hotel is situated in the middle of 17 acres of landscaped parkland overl...
	www.justtourfrance.com /Poitou-Charentes/town.asp?town=Cognac&area=Charente&county=Poitou-Charentes (641 words)

	Cognac Hostels, France Hostels, Online Booking, Reservations, Backpackers, Hostels, Accommodation, Cognac, France, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		European Explorer is proud to offer you a secure online booking environment for a select number of hostels in Cognac, France.
		Many years ago, this charming 19th century Louis Philippe style was the cradle of a great Cognac brandy cellar and today has been transformed into a charming hotel.
		The hotel is situated in the middle of 17 acres of landscaped parkland overlooking the Ch...
	www.europeanexplorer.com /france/hostels/cognac.htm (183 words)

	Car Hire Cognac France. Car rental discounts in over 4000 locations worldwide with Auto Europe.
		Auto Europe offers several Cognac, France pick up locations and a large car hire fleet, Auto Europe in Cognac, France is Car Hire made easy with the best rates available!
		France's capital Paris has many marvellous museums, among them the Centre Pompidou, the Louvre and the Picasso Museum.
		Hire a car in Cognac, France and visit one of the best tourist destinations the world to see what it has to offer.
	www.auto-europe.co.uk /car-hire/Cognac-hire-guide.cfm (345 words)

	France Cognac -- Wine Review Archives WineSkinny.com
		Being relative newcomers to the world of Cognac, this one was a bit of a shock.
		Aged for 50 years in the barrel, this Cognac shows extraordinary apricot and spice aromas and tastes.
		A charming and beautifully structured Cognac, with distinct rich vanilla oak aromas and flavors.
	www.wineskinny.com /wine_review_archives/archive_france_cognac.htm (300 words)

	COGNAC PRUNIER
		Established in the town of Cognac since the middle of the 19th century by Jean PRUNIER, the Company has a long history, dating from the beginning of the 18th century, which has given us extensive experience and knowledge of Cognac and the Cognac markets.
		We expect it to be different, and we believe it is. No reason to try hiding that VS means the youngest of the family.
		Long in the mouth and well balanced between strength of old Cognacs and agreeable lightness of the younger constituents.
	www.swfrance.com /prunier.htm (450 words)

	Buy Wine Online, gift wines, baskets, Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot
		The sub-regions of Cognac form concentric circles of different soil types, forming a "target" around the town of Cognac itself.
		Our Lormin XO COGNAC is created from a blend of older barrels, with a minimum of 7 years of age.
		This cognac is warm, soft and rich with aromatic oak tones.
	www.primewines.com /product_detail.asp?pid=1116 (94 words)

	Rural Hotel near Cognac, Fance
		This lovely Rural Hotel is in the heart of the Cognac region of France set in beautiful peaceful surroundings, with spacious rooms all with en suite bathrooms.
		Built before 1812 as a farm, has a beautifully restored restaurant and bar where cognac was originally distilled and stored.
		Here in the south west of France, the weather is mild in winter, pleasantly warm and sunny with brief, refreshing showers in spring and autumn, and hot in summer!
	www.ibervillas.com /Cognac.htm (260 words)

	PLANETLiQUOR.COM: Directory - Main > Brand Encyclopedia > Brandy & Cognac > France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		When BOUTINET VSOP Cognac shows itself direct and gently perfumed, Napol?on, XO, and Extra reveal their richness and complexity only after a tender moment of complicity in your hand.
		The marriage of wood and alcohol and also the love of the vine grower, lead, for whom can be patient, to give rise to a nectar full with strength, flavours, and of delicacy.
		Clos de Romas, representing the union of 17 vine-growers, is located in the hearth of the Charente vineyards, in the South of Cognac.
	www.planetliquor.com /directory/searchdir_g_d.asp?MainID=4&SubID=73&CountryID=80 (513 words)

	Basic travel information about Poitou Charentes France.
		The reason that Charentais wine was distilled in the first place was so that it would be easier to export by boat and most of the important producers have their storehouses near the banks of the river.
		The Tour de la Lanterne or Tour des Quatre Sergents dates from the 13th and 15th centuries and served both as a prison and a lighthouse.
		This is the sunniest region in the west of France.
	www.discoverfrance.com /regions/poitou.html (987 words)

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