Continuing our brandy-focused week, we’re moving on to arguably the best-known example: Cognac . Where better to start than with the very first house, Augier ?
Founded in 1643 by wine merchant Philippe Augier, they were both buyers and négociants in the early years. Records have been lost as to the exact nature of the business for much of the following two centuries, until they were sold to Canadian distillers Seagram in 1966, which in 1987 bought one of Cognac’s big four: Martell . With global spirits sales declining, Seagram sold...
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