The Houses of the Cognac

In Cognac, on both sides of the Charente river they cultivate vineyards which produce what is known as 'the liquor of the gods'. Different big cognac houses receive visitors who want to know the secrets of this drink. Teachers of "cognac" reveal all their secrets: what's the vineyard like, which varieties are grown, how it is collected, the techniques of wine making, and how it is fermented in old oak barrels to get the liquor the gold color. It's a delight for all palates. Visitors have the option to visit the farms and wineries and see the techniques of processing and manufacturing. Magnificent buildings were erected between the immensity of the vineyards.