Cognac Lumières

Some great history and information about Cognac Ferrand and its owner.... ALEXANDRE GABRIEL, President and Owner, Cognac Ferrand Alexandre Gabriel was born in southern Burgundy, near the medieval town of Cluny in France. Weekends in his youth were spent working on the family farm and that is where Alexandre’s great love of the land came from. His grandfather, a great influence in his life, made sure that Alexandre learned how to graft a tree, harvest grapes,...

Jean Martell was a visionary entrepreneur and pioneer of the Cognac industry. Born on the island of Jersey in 1694, he moved to France to devote himself to developing the art of Cognac. Jean traveled the region in search of the finest eaux-de-vie and established ties with local winegrowers that would last for generations. Jean Martell's commitment to quality and innovation quickly earned him a reputation as one of the most respected producers of Cognac....

In the town of Cognac, located in southwestern France, the production of the grape-based spirit of the same name has been going on since the 16th century. However, despite its rich history, Cognac isn't typically associated with youth. But one Cellar Master is breaking the mold. Baptiste Loiseau, formerly a consulting project engineer for Rémy Martin, was appointed the deputy cellar master in 2011. In the spring of 2014, he became the youngest person ever...

Cognac is a beloved spirit that has been enjoyed by connoisseurs around the world for centuries. This amber-colored, richly flavored brandy is made from a specific type of grape that is grown in the Cognac region of France and is distilled and aged for at least two years in oak barrels. And each year, on June 4th, National Cognac Day is celebrated in the United States to honor this exceptional drink and all that...