A visit to this part of the world would not be complete without sampling the local famous brandy. Like champagne, cognac itself can only be called this if it is made with grapes grown within a certain area – this includes much of the Charente, the Charente-Maritime and parts of the Deux-Sèvres.
Cognac is the favourite after dinner drink, the mellow taste and warming kick, making it the perfect end to a meal. The most famous brand names include Courvoisier, Hardy, Hennessy, Martell, Pierre Ferrand and Remy Martin, and it is possible to take a tour of many of these cognac houses. Read more …
Those who make cognac must also make pineau. Learn more…