Rich in history and admirable scholarship. . . . It's a fine grande champagne of a book, to be savored over and over.
-Patricia Wells, author of The Provence Cookbook
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.
For any Cognac lover, this fascinating book will make the perfect gift.
Kyle Jarrard (Paris, France) is a senior editor at the International Herald Tribune and author of the highly acclaimed novels Over There and Rolling the Bones.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley (TP)
Published: 02/01/2005
ISBN: 9780471459446
Pages: 244
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.36w x 0.93d
Award: Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (USA Only) - Winner

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/10/2005 pg. 46
Library Journal 02/01/2005 pg. 111