Tag: The Charente News
The Charente Scene – Summer 2015
It’s surprising how moods can change with some decent weather. On a recent visit to the Charente region we met with some of our usual colleagues and talked with viniculturists. All were well pleased with the vine development and weather conditions which have been instrumental in ensuring that so far, this year’s crop could be one of the best. How things have changed, a couple of months ago it was all doom and gloom because of torrential rain and cold weather; fears ran amok that the harvest would be poor! We had a good look at several vineyards and certainly… Read more
The Charente Scene – Spring 2015 in the Cognac Producing Region
The Oak Sensation Just at the moment the emphasis on cognac production in the Charente region has changed slightly. On a recent visit to the area we met with one of the major barrel makers who reported that they are currently reducing their production of barrels. This is partly because most new barrel orders come at the end of the year and partly because they need to concentrate on bulk tank production. With the on-going need for blended cognacs, large storage facilities, where blending can take place with the minimum risk of quality deterioration, are constantly in demand. These giant… Read more