Cognac News

News about cognac often covers a variety of topics reflecting its cultural, economic, and industrial significance. Trade disputes frequently dominate headlines, such as recent tensions between the EU and China, where Chinese tariffs on European brandy, especially cognac, have been imposed in retaliation to EU duties on Chinese electric vehicles, impacting major producers like Hennessy and Rémy Martin. Production challenges also feature prominently, including low harvest yields due to weather or disease, as well as innovations like sustainable distillation practices. Cultural shifts appear too, with stories exploring cognac’s evolving image—its popularity in U.S. hip-hop culture versus declining traditional consumption in markets like China. Additionally, economic trends, such as export slumps or celebrity involvement and local events like the Fête du Cognac festival often round out the coverage, blending heritage with modern dynamics.