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What is Cognac?

Cognac is France's best known brandy, originating in the Charente region of Southwestern France, about 100 miles northeast of Bordeaux. Cognac is divided into six regions: the central region is called the Grande Champagne and has a chalk-based soil, as does much of the next zone, the Petite Champagne. As one moves outwards, the chalk changes to limestone and then sand, through the Fins Bois, Borderies, Bons Bois and Bois Communes. These soils yield spirits with different textures and aging capability – important factors when attempting to duplicate a blend a million bottles a year for decades.

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Cognac Dudognon

The Dudognon family have grown grapes in the small town of Lignières-Sonneville since 1776. This region is the heart of the famed Grande Champagne of Cognac, whose soil is largely composed of Campanian chalk. Spirits from this premier cru are especially renowned for their tremendous length. After the Second World War, Raymond Dudognon raised the domaine's reputation to new levels with his close attention to detail and minimal intervention of his spirits.

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