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One of the pleasures of living near Cognac is discovering the small, passionate producers hidden among the vineyards of the Grande Champagne. Some are obvious places to visit. Others are a little more unexpected… We recently took my parents to Bouteville for a vinegar tasting, and, if we are honest, we weren't quite sure what to expect. A vinegar tasting? It perhaps doesn't sound quite as enticing as a Cognac tasting or a wine tour. But it turned out to be a wonderfully enjoy

If you've visited us at Maison Le Mas during late summer, you'll know there's a certain feeling in the air that signals the changing of the seasons. The mornings become a little cooler, the light turns softer across the vines, and before long the quiet roads are filled with tractors pulling trailers overflowing with freshly picked grapes. The vendanges – the grape harvest – have begun. This Year's Harvest - From the Cellar Master This year's harvest has started earlier than m

When people hear the word Cognac, they often think of the famous amber spirit served after dinner. But spend a few days here and you'll quickly discover that this corner of southwest France offers far more than what's poured into a glass. For us, one of the greatest pleasures of living at Le Mas is the rhythm of life that surrounds us. The vineyards change with every season, village markets fill the squares each week, and there always seems to be another quiet lane, family-ru