Cognac Producer Special Feature (Wine & Brandy)

About Cognac Wine

The Cognac region is located in western France, north of Bordeaux.

The Charentais department, whose capital is Cognac, is a low-lying, humid, clay-based region that is not well suited to grape cultivation , which prefers well-drained soil.

Although high-quality dry, crisp wine is also produced before it is made into brandy, there is still no AOC for this wine; the only wine that can be named after the Vin de Pays region is "VP Charentais."

In the past, when the weather was bad, the sugar content of the grapes did not increase, and wine with low alcohol content could only be produced. Therefore , people started to reuse the poor quality wine as raw material for distilled spirits .

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Cognac wine highlights

1. History and Industry of Cognac

Brandy began to be produced in Cognac around the 16th century, and along with that , the brandy-related industry, including bottles, corks, and labels, developed .

2. Vin de Pays Charente

The Cognac region is famous for its brandy, but nowadays people also enjoy non-distilled wines, such as crisp white wines .

3. Large manufacturers and small producers

Most of the cognac produced is produced by large négociant manufacturers , but "proprietaire" cognacs, such as those made by the Seguin family of Mavie, which are managed by a single farmer from grape cultivation to wine brewing, distillation, aging, and bottling, are also becoming increasingly popular.

1. History and Industry of Cognac

The history of Cognac dates back to the 16th century, when Dutch merchants began distilling wine, and in the 17th century, storage and aging in oak barrels began.

The history of Cognac is relatively recent when considered in the context of France, where distilled spirits have been consumed since around the 12th century. However, Cognac has mainly been exported to the Anglo-Saxon world, and with the Charente River that runs through this region as a major artery of trade, it has contributed to the development of various industries related to brandy, such as wine bottles, corks, and labels .

2. Vin de Pays Charente

Cognac wine was previously used to make distilled spirits, but is now enjoyed as a table wine called Vin de Pays Charentais.

In particular, Charentais white wine has a crisp, dry taste with a strong acidity, making it a perfect match for seafood such as oysters.

White wine is recommended for sushi, while red wine is recommended for Japanese dishes such as boiled root vegetables .

3. Large manufacturers and small producers

There are nearly 200 producers of Cognac, including the five major Cognac makers, and these major makers account for the majority of the Cognac exported.

Major manufacturers work as négociants, purchasing grapes from other farmers , except for some of the grapes from their own farms.

Mr. Seguin, the producer of Mavie Cognac, is a Propriétaire, meaning that everything from grape cultivation to winemaking, distillation, aging, and bottling is done on one farm .

Seguin's cognac is a very valuable product that is consumed almost exclusively locally in France.

Proprieter's cognacs, which are unique and have the warmth and attention to detail of a handmade product, have also been attracting attention in recent years.

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The Seguin Family/Charente, France

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The Cognac region of France is located north of Bordeaux. In this region, which is so famous for the brandy Cognac, the Seguin family produces a variety of alcoholic beverages, including excellent cognac, liqueurs, and wine.

Charente Red & White are perfect for everyday meals. They also go great with Japanese food. The white wine has a sharp taste like sake, and goes well with raw fish such as sashimi and sushi, and is also used in sushi restaurants.

This simple family continues to make wine the old-fashioned way, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and the result is the cognac, liqueur, and wine we know today.

>> See the Seguin family wine list

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Enjoy Cognac Wine and Gourmet Food

Facing the Atlantic Ocean, this area is famous for seafood such as oysters and mussels .

It goes perfectly with Charentais White , a refreshing and dry white wine!

Goat cheese is also commonly eaten, and tourtou fromage (a cheesecake with a burnt top!) made with this cheese is also a specialty. A giant sable-like baked confectionery is also famous in this region, and has different names depending on the region, such as broyer or galette charenteise. Apparently, during family get-togethers, this confectionery is eaten broyered (which means to crumble in French), just as the name suggests.

In addition to wine and cognac, the slightly sweet liquor "Pinot des Charentes," made by adding cognac to grape juice and aging it, is an essential part of the region's cuisine.

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