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Delamain Cognac’s Managing Director, Charles Braastad, Speaks of Their Heritage & Process

G. McGrew — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:07:35 +0000

Delamain Cognac’s Managing Director, Charles Braastad, Speaks of Their Heritage & Process

Cognac.com was granted a rare and exclusive interview with Mr Braastad and shown their extensive assortment of fine cognac aging in their cellars.

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AUDIO: Cyril Camus Discusses Camus Cognac 150th Anniversary with Bloomberg News

G. McGrew — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:50:38 +0000

This week Cyrill Camus discussed his brand, global distribution, the business of Cognac, and how to enjoy Cognac with Bloomberg News.

“Cyril Camus, President of Camus International, discusses the company’s 150th
anniversary of its Cognac. Camus talks with Bloomberg’s Pimm
Fox and Vonnie Quinn” – Bloomberg News

Click HERE to listen to the audio.

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Meukow Cognac Guided Tours, Tastings, & Restaurant Offer Travelers Unique Experience

G. McGrew — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:33:01 +0000

Meukow Cognac’s new restaurant is well worth adding to your list of destinations in Cognac France. In addition to their very unique and informative tour they have opened a beautiful but not expensive restaurant where tastings and food can be enjoyed. See below for their tour information.

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Let “Cognac Wine Tours” Plan Your Day in Cognac

G. McGrew — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:25:07 +0000

“Cognac Wine Tours” (http://www.cognacwinetours.com) is a full service tour company that arranges tours of Cognac Houses and area sites in the heart of Cognac France. We at Cognac.com have used them and found them most pleasant and helpful. They offer history and information as you are driving from location to location (for us in a Mercedes) and it is evident they have very strong personal relationships with many individuals at many stops.

“Cognac Wine Tours” offers many types of tours: From basic tours with tastings to multi-day excursions. Their suggestions for accommodations, restaurants, and knowledge of the brands is most helpful as well as you plan your tour and visit to Cognac France.

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Luxury Guest House Le Relais de Saint Preuil Offers Cognac Travelers A Beautiful Setting Off The Beaten Path

G. McGrew — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:51:12 +0000

Traveling to Cognac France? Like to find luxurious accommodations in a rustic rural setting just out of reach of the busy city? Tire of the same cookie cutter hotel style and looking for a truly French experience?

Investigate Le Relais de Saint Preuil where you surround yourself with vineyards in a most beautiful setting. Le Relais de Saint Preuil also has the ability to host business meetings if your group is looking for a destination to conduct business but remain in a private setting. And of course internet access is available.

Their grounds are worthy of examination. The pool is lovely and they have an exercise room and elegant dining room. Each guest room has a rural rustic feel but all the comforts needed.

A trip to their website will give you the overview, information, and details you need before you book your reservation. Also included is a short video that provides some excellent photographs of the facility. Their website can be found here:
http://www.relais-de-saint-preuil.com/

TripAdvisor has just announced that Le Relais de Saint Preuil was awarded a Certificate of Excellence as well. How can you go wrong?

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Video: Bache Gabrielsen Cognac Provides Exclusive Tour & Interview to Cognac.com

G. McGrew — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:29:32 +0000

Mirielle Chopin-Pascaud of Bache Gabrielsen provided Cognac.com with an exclusive tour and discussion about their various Cognac brands, their history, and their process. She discusses how they work in partnership with the BNIC to ensure the highest quality of their Cognac. She provides and exclusive view and discussion of their Paradis as well as the entire aging process. Bache Gabrielsen is a very large distributor of Cognac to Norway giving their founding families ties to the country.

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Les Echos: “Cognac sales boom, driven by China.” 25% Market Share.

G. McGrew — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:25:31 +0000

Les Echos has an article out today titled ”Cognac sales boom, driven by China.” The Cognac suppliers are working toward meeting the increasing demand of the Chinese middle and upper classes that have found a strong liking to Cognac.

Says Les Echos “China has, in recent years, the main engine of remarkable growth of Cognac, which in 2012 accounted for a quarter of the French production of spirits.”

The full article can be found translated into English at this link.

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Joel Harrison of WSJ Has “A Love Affair With Cognac”

G. McGrew — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:05:05 +0000

Joel Harrison has an article in Live Mint and the Wall Street Journal well worth reading….”A Love Affair With Cognac“

Says Joel, “Cognac takes the elements you like in rum and whisky and wraps it up in a designer suit with vintage leather accessories.”

It is a very fun article. Read the entire article here.

“Joel Harrison is a drinks writer and consultant and co-founder of the website Caskstrength.net.”

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Courvoisier Seeks Agency for Ad Brief Says UK’s Campaign Live

G. McGrew — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:16:54 +0000

The UK’s Campaign Live says “Courvoisier, the cognac brand owned by Beam, is looking for an agency to handle its advertising account.”

Full Story and details here in Campaign Live

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Charente Libre: Are There Too Many Restaurants in Cognac?

G. McGrew — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:01:06 +0000

Are There Too Many Restaurants in Cognac? That is the question being asked and discussed today in an article in French Newspaper Charente Libre. The article is in French but Google Translate offers the full translation here.

“The Golden Cockerel” will open its doors in the city center, followed by a new table, avenue Victor Hugo. Both restaurants are added to an already rich offer in Cognac. Will there be room for everyone.”

Read the full article here

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