Enjoy a Tipple in the Cognac Country of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
24 February 2014
One of the finest spirits in the world, Cognac dates back to the 17th century when double distillation was first discovered. Named after the town of Cognac, the drink is now produced by over 20,000 people in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Around 200 million bottles are sold worldwide each year. Anyone staying in one of the many gîtes in Charente will find it hard to avoid the region's best-known export, and its fascinating history holds interest even for non-drinkers.
