Wines from the region of Cognac have been distilled and exported since around 1549. It’s fair to say the industry has seen – and survived – a lot of things. In the latest instalment of trials and tribulations for Cognac houses, anti-extravagance measures imposed in China in 2012 warned companies off being over-reliant on the region. And it has been well-documented that the US has picked up the slack.
Cognac and the new world order – Analysis
Wines from the region of Cognac have been distilled and exported since around 1549. It's fair to say the industry has seen - and survived - a lot of things.