Cognac by Kyle Jarrard
Called the brandy of the gods by Victor Hugo, Cognac is a universal symbol of refinement and quality. In the first comprehensive history of this celebrated drink, Kyle Jarrard charts Cognac's birth in the 1500s and its transformation into the world's most coveted brandy. Along the way, he reveals how Cognac distillers weathered vineyard die-offs, the German occupation, and other challenges over the years--and offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Hennessy, Remy-Martin, Courvoisier, Martell, and other legendary brands.
KYLE JARRARD is a senior editor at the International Herald Tribune and the author of two highly praised novels, Over There and Rolling the Bones. His work has appeared in numerous literary publications, including North American Review and Mississippi Review. Jarrard has lived in France for more than twenty years--now in Paris but first in Cognac country with his wife, whose family roots run deep there--and has written extensively about France and specifically about the Cognac industry and region.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780471459446 |
| ISBN 10 | 0471459445 |
| Title | Cognac |
| Author | Kyle Jarrard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Turner Publishing Company |
| Year published | 2005-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Prizes | Winner of Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (USA Only) (Spirits) 2005 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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