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The Cognac Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide - Hardcover

Gregory, Conal R.

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Synopsis

Features an illustrated guide of more than sixty different cognac houses and one-hundred-fifty different styles, with advice on buying, storing, and enjoying it

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Book Description

North of Bordeaux in western France lies a region that lends its name to its most famous product -- the finest brandy in the world, cognac. Since the seventeenth century, the winemakers of the Cognac region have distilled the fruits of their vines into a smooth, fiery spirit that has captured the palate -- and stoked the imagination -- of connoisseurs across the globe.

This volume is a comprehensive guide to this unique libation offering insight through such highlights as:
-- Tips on buying, storing, serving, and enjoying cognac
-- An illustrated directory to over 60 different cognac houses
-- Expert tasting notes on more than 150 styles
-- Details of traditional production and maturing methods
-- Information and maps for travelers visiting the Cognac region

Whether you're an aficionado or a novice, this volume is an indispensable guide to savoring and enjoying one of the world's greatest creature comforts.

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