Cognac An independent guide to the people, the product and the region by Mac A Andrew Illustrations by Marie Claire Pajeile,

In English 188 pages F120, US$20 or £12 To buy click here

If you find any errors or obvious omissions kindly email the author: mac.andrew@wanadoo.fr Thank you

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Contents Guide Page Updates/Correction - click on page number icon
i. Forward 1
ii. Preface 3
1. Introduction 5
2. Notes from the Chais, A to Z 7 guidepage41.jpg (644 bytes) guidepage50.jpg (580 bytes) guidepage81.jpg (643 bytes)
3. Best of the best 83
4. What is cognac 87
5. The next important step 91
6. The fun really begins 93
7. All about age 97
8. To blend or not to blend? 101
9. More on blended vs. single cru Cognacs 105
10. Into the bottle 109
11. Selling Cognac 113
12. How to buy your Cognac 117
13. How to enjoy your Cognac 123
14. The future of Cognac 129
15. Key players in the Cognac industry and information sources 131
16. A word on Pineau des Charentes 135
17. Visiting the Region 137
      17.1 The Coast 138
      17.2 The Roman Way 141
      17.3 Along the river 145 guidepage151.jpg (658 bytes)
      17.4 The heart of Cognac 153
      17.5 Mac's favourite tour! 156
18. What and where to eat; local dishes and details of restaurants 161
19. Where to stay; details of hotels and camp sites 165
20. Final notes 171
21. Glossary 173
22. Further Reading 177
23. Pages for your notes 179

03 January 2001                   

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