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Frapin Cognac

• About
• The Region
• Vineyards and Production
• Spirit

The Region

The Cognac region is located in South Western France north of Bordeaux bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the west and stretching inland towards Angoulème. The climate is mild with a marked maritime influence. The main grape is Ugni Blanc and the majority of region’s wine production is distilled to make Cognac.

The Cognac appellation was first defined in 1909 however the region’s history dates back to the 13^th century when spirits distilled from wine were already popular and exported around Europe. The appellation is divided into six sub regions based on work done by the geologist Henri Coquand in 1860. The six regions are Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires. The geology in each of these six regions differs and has a marked impact on the style and quality of the resulting cognacs.

Cognac Frapin’s domaine is located in Grande Champagne. This area has thin clay chalk soils lying over soft Cretaceous Chalk and a high percentage of limestone. The wines grown here produce fine floral cognacs that are capable of long ageing.