Cognac, a product of the land, climate & traditional know-how of the Charente region of France, is the world's favorite brandy. Its celebrity is due to the innovations of generations of winegrowers, distillers & above all merchants who, from the 16th century on, went to great lengths to introduce to the world the wonders of cognac. From the small vineyards of the Grande Champagne area to the major multinational producers such as Hennessy, Martell & Remy Martin, over 80 different houses of cognac are presented in this book. Here you will discover the richness & variety too little known even in its country of origin. Beautiful color photographs by Matthieu Prier & Jean-March Lalier. Translated from the French.