The History of Cognac
The history of cognac goes back four centuries. The area around Cognac was, however, a recognised wine-growing area for centuries before cognac was...
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How Cognac is Made
Like champagne, there are strict rules on the making of cognac and what it can be made with. And to bear the cognac...
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In the zone—the cognac-producing areas
As with champagne and many other classic foods and drinks, by law cognac can only be produced in a specified area. In fact,...
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A simple guide to Bordeaux wine
Bordeaux wine is quite possibly the best in the world and includes some of the finest red wines imaginable. But it is also...
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Loire coast restaurants
Much though not all of the current-day Loire Atlantique department was historically part of Brittany. So don’t be surprised to find many Loire...
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Where to eat in Biarritz
Biarritz is influenced by (at least) three different cultures, French, Basque and Spanish. The good news for visitors is that this is also...
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Eating out in French restaurants – a few tips
It almost goes without saying that one of the attractions of coming on holiday to France is the food. So you will be...
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Fish and shellfish
With such a fabulous coastline and its many rivers, it’s no surprise that fish and seafood are found in markets and on the...
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Wine regions
There are five distinct wine-making areas: Vins du Haut-Poitou (just north of Poitiers) The Haut-Poitou winemaking area was granted its own AOC label for the...
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Pineau des Charentes – aperitif
Pineau is often overshadowed by its ‘big brother’ in the region, cognac but those who have tried this distinctive and delicious aperitif will...
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