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...France

French brandies (other than Cognac & Armagnac) are distilled from grape wine. They are characterized as smooth with heavy grape flavour. They are aged on average 2-3 years.
Fine Brandy - is a term applied to a high quality French brandy, frequently reflecting that they are subject to regional regulations.

Fine de Bordeaux - of Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes, double distilled, aged in oak casks. The grapes must originate from Bordeaux area.

Fine de Bourgogne - of Burgundy grapes with wide range of quality.

Fine de la Marne - of Champagne area grapes, full of flavour. Produced in a limited quantity.

Main exports for French brandy are markets in Germany, Portugal, Uk, Spain, Ukraine, USA, Belgium, Japan, Canada and Italy according to Wine&Spirits International, Septemebr 2000
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Producer selection Product selection
Augier Robin Briand     (Martell/Seagram) De Valcourt Napoleon VSOP, De Valcourt 10 ans, Louis D'Or, Aleyran Napoleon, beauregard, Nerval
Bache-Gabrielsen Marquis de Villard
  Jacquet Napoleon VSOP
P.E.V.A. (Chateau Paulet) Premier Napoleon, Premier XO, Drillaud Napoleon, Anot Napoleon, Deville Napoleon, Drillaud Extra
Croizet (Eymard-Croizet) Baucoeur Napoleon, Bonaparte Napoleon, Baumal, Bogan, Moulavin, La Tonnelle, Baron de Bragny, Bolton, Carvel
Papelorey Hau Jeou, Marechal Ney, Golden Flower, Chene d'Or
Taillan XO Taillan
Loston Loston Napoleon, Loston XO, Loston Extra Excellence, Jeanne d'Arc Napoleon
  Godet Frères Jules Domet VSOP, Napoleon, XO Extra, Chevalier, Le Cartier
Pellisson Raynal Napoleon, Three Barrels, VSOP Napoleon, 5 year Old 80º, Extra 80º
Seguin (Rémy Martin) St. Rémy 38%, sells about 450K cases/year.
GEMACO (Gautier) Cortel Napoleon VSOP, Cortel XO, Caton, Dumas, Chantour, Frontin, Cheval Charme plus another 50 names
A. Hardy Choteau  Rare Grape Brandy X.O., Baron de Chainal, Debussy, Arnoux, Jules Freres, Pierre Brisson
Baron Daguet Gold Napoleon VSOP
Maison Prunier Drossarc, Darvelle XO, Baron, Doberlay
Camus Ascott, Berville, Bouchard, Charles 8 , Chatelle, Laine, Marnay, Maxime
Mounier De Pourvil Napoleon, Brunot Napoleon XO
Ryssen VSOP Napoleon Fauconnier, Reyness Napoleon, Fusier
Reau Richard Courriere, Robin, Brunel, Marion, Golden Lord, Celmont, Davet, Royal Gold, Colbert, La Reserve, Turet, Baronnet, Flaming Chef, Monpeloy, Waitrose, Luc Montagne, Rivalet, Charles V, De Jonker, Marc Roger, Riffaud, Bertrand Prince de France, Grandbernardine, Coste&Briol, Grand Gosier, Major, Randon, Maxiajer
Larsen Louis Chavalier, IBIS, , Ducause XO, Ducause Napoleon Extra, Ducause Collar Seal, Ducause Golden Letter, Jean Pagel Napoleon
Logis de Salignac Martineau
Bardinet Napoleon VSOP 40%, Bardinet, Gold Napoleon, Gold King, Marie Figeroux, Paul de Lissac, Colin, Prince Royal
  Adet Seward Beehive
Les Grand Chais de France Ronsard Napoleon (5 years aged), Le Cuvier Napoleon, Le Chevalier Noir Napoleon VSOP, H & Rene Napoleon 1804 VSOP
Soi Sant Neuf Ice Brandy 72º
Nuyens French Brandy 80º

      25 May 2001                   

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