Cognac Frapin is a Cognac producer based in the town of Segonzac, in the heart of the Grande Champagne region of France.
The Frapin family has been established in the South West of France since 1270, initially as a family of wine-growers.[1][2] They then became distillers and have continued in this tradition for 20 generations.[1] The Grande Champagne region was where the family eventually settled, establishing their headquarters in Château de Fontpinot at Segonzac. Today the Frapin estate covers 300 hectares of which 240 hectares are vineyards[3] entirely in Grande Champagne, officially listed as Premier Grand Cru du Cognac, of which 240 hectares are planted with the Ugni blanc grape variety.[1]
Cognac Frapin Warehouse Built by Gustave Eiffel
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Gustave Eiffel and his team constructed the iron framework warehouse at the Cognac Frapin facility. [4]
See also
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Cognac.com: Patrice Piveteau, Frapin Cognac Cellar Master, Discusses the Frapin Process [5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Lehrer, Suzanne (2011-05-12). "From Cognac to Perfume by P. Frapin & Cie". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2015-01-05.
- ^ Gallagher, Zack (2014-02-16). "13 Irish contenders for the 2014 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards". Irish Central. Retrieved 2015-01-05.
- ^ "History". Cognac Frapin. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "The Rich History of Cognac Frapin and Its Two Unique Cellars - Cognac.com". cognac.com. 2023-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Video: Frapin Cognac Cellar Master, Patrice Piveteau, Discusses the Frapin Process - Cognac.com". cognac.com. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2023-12-24.