Cognac News & Features

The Cognac region was struck by a rare spring frost earlier this week. Temperatures were well below freezing early Thursday morning, threatening the region's grape vines. To compound issues, Cognac's grape vines had budded two weeks earlier than normal this year exposing the tender buds to the ravages of the frost. According to SudOest, many vineyard owners tried to limit the damage wrought by mother nature with make-shift haystack fires near their vineyards in a...

The House of Martell has been around since 1715 and has a rich history as one of the finest and largest Cognac houses. Matthias Lataille, the brand ambassador at Martell recently penned an article entitled "Martell Busting Cognac Myths" in which he explodes four commonly held misconceptions about cognac. Take a look at Monsieur Lataille's four cognac myths. Further Reading: When you are done reading "Martell Busting Cognac Myths, you may wish to check out the Cognac.com...

Louis XIII is a Rémy Martin Grand Champagne Cognac made from over 1,000 eaux-de-vie aged between 40 and 100 years. Many consider Louis XIII to be the Holy Grail of cognac, desired for its opulence and classic crystal decanter packaging. Rémy Martin has been positioning itself increasingly as a purveyor of the finest cognacs, especially in the XO designation and older. The Chinese and duty free markets are key to executing on this strategy. As...

October 2012 Alexandre Gabriel, Plantation 3 Stars Rums And Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao Win Major Awards At London Rum Fair, Berlin Rum Fest And Berlin Bar Covent It’s time for Alexandre Gabriel, president and proprietor of artisanal spirits producer Cognac Ferrand to make some more room on the mantle—he has come home with armfuls of awards for his fine spirits. In the span of three weeks at three international bar shows, Alexandre Gabriel and his exceptional...

Cognac Ferrand notes on their website that 2011 was "A Most Unusual Harvest In Cognac." "This August, the masters at Cognac Ferrand did a very unusual thing - they began picking grapes in August, almost 4 weeks earlier than usual! Due to a growing season that began with unrelenting heat before yielding to cooling and ample rains, the men of Cognac picked their grapes at one of the earliest times in some 400 years. And this...

XoXo Cognac Exhibition Coming to Tel-Aviv-Yafo In yet another sign of the increasing international interest (and sales) in Cognac, Israel will celebrate its first Cognac Festival next month in Tel-Aviv. According to "Happy in Tel-Aviv", a cognac exhibition will be held March 1 and 2 at the Lawrence Gallery in Tel Aviv. A variety of cognacs will be available for tasting from the top cognac producers. For more information on this event and to book...

Cognac Unveils the Architectural Project for Its Future Headquarters: A Landscaped Campus Emblematic of an Internationally Renowned Spirit. The Bureau National Interprofessionnel Du Cognac (BNIC) has announced the facility will open in 2025. Cognac, the world-famous French brandy, has recently revealed its plans for a new headquarters that are sure to catch the attention of the world. The new campus will be a tribute to the unique culture and history of Cognac, and will serve...

A bottle of cognac has recently been sold for a record-breaking price of $1.5 million, making it the most expensive bottle of cognac ever sold. The collector who purchased the bottle has not been named, but it is known that the bottle was sold by a private seller in Asia. The bottle is a 1762 Gautier cognac, which is believed to be the oldest surviving bottle of cognac in the world. Masakazu Senda recently wrote...

Martell Cognac and singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe have come together to spotlight the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance art icon, Lois Mailou Jones. The legendary artist, who passed away in 1998, was a pioneer in the world of African American art and her work is still celebrated today. Jones was born in Boston in 1905 and grew up in a time when opportunities for black artists were scarce. Despite this, she pursued her passion for art...

Hennessy Paradis cognac, crafted by Master Blender Maurice Fillioux in 1979, is renowned for its elegant and silky style. Its infinitely nuanced and harmonious blend is presented in a signature Paradis decanter designed by Ferrucio Laviani. To celebrate this stunning design, Hennessy launched a memorable campaign. The film for the Hennessy Paradis campaign was shot in the sweeping American West desert, featuring Alicia Keys - the first female brand ambassador, and Lang Lang - one...