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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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The Cognac Companion, Conal R. Gregory
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- 1997
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- Título
- The Cognac Companion
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Conal R. Gregory
- Editorial
- Apple Press
- Publicado en
- 1997
- Formato
- Tapa dura
- Páginas
- 224
- ISBN10
- 1850768129
- ISBN13
- 9781850768128
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- Título original
- The cognac companion
- Descripción
- 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.