May 21, 2018 · The Cognac region boasts six different growth areas: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, and Bois Ordinaires. These areas are referred to in many ways, such as cru or growth region. But those in …

Mar 21, 2024 · The Cognac Regions and major cities are pivotal in shaping the character and quality of renowned Cognac bottles. Each terroir, from Grande Champagne to Borderies, offers a unique blend of soil composition, climate, and grape …

May 10, 2023 · From most lauded to most rustic, the six Cognac ‘cru’ areas are Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, and Bois Ordinaires. Note: Even within each area, the terroir can change considerably over just a hundred metres.

Les fins bois constituent le cru le plus étendu de la région de Cognac (40% du vignoble total de la région). Le sous-sol des fins bois est constitué par du calcaire dur ; les sols sont des terres de groies. Les eaux de vies de FINS BOIS sont plus charpentées mais sans lourdeur.

May 30, 2024 · Cognac can only be produced in the Charente department of Southwestern France. Here's a quick breakdown of those six vineyard growth areas, and the kinds of brandy they yield.

Jan 14, 2023 · There are six vineyard growth areas, called cognac crus, but true connoisseurs called it “terroir”. Only grapes grown within the legally defined region of France can be used to produce the delicious and refined spirit that is cognac .

Feb 11, 2025 · The Bois à Terroir or Bois Ordinaires This growing area has less of 1 101 ha of vines destined to Cognac white wine production. The soil, almost exclusively sandy, lies along the coast or on the islands of Ré or Oléron, producing fast-ageing eaux-de-vie with a …

Plan your trip to the Cognac region: explore picturesque landscapes, visit historic distilleries, and taste exquisite brandies. Discover the best things to do in Cognac town, from medieval quarters to river cruises, in this ultimate travel guide.

Henri Coquand (1813-1881), professeur de géologie, étudie au milieu du XIXe siècle les sols et terroirs de la région de production du cognac. Il valide avec un dégustateur un classement des sols selon le type d’eaux-de-vie qu’ils peuvent produire.

Les terroirs des paysages du Cognac viticoles appartiennent aux plaines du Sud-Ouest du Bassin aquitain. Elles reposent sur des terrains sédimentaires qui ont façonné deux grands types de terroirs et une multitude de micro-milieux plus ou moins propices à la culture de la vigne.