If today cognac lends itself to the trip is that the white wine of Charentes, him, traveling wrong ... The Dutch, who import, are the first to be distilled: they consume their brandewijn, the "burnt wine "diluted with water.

The invent Cognaçais thereafter a second distillation still concentrated flavorings brandy.

It is in this form, more suited to long journeys, the precious bottles are transported around the world by the caravels which, in turn, bring spices and precious wood of their exotic destinations.

An ode Spice proposed by Jeanne-Marie Faugier

Top notes:

coriander, nutmeg

Heart notes:

hot pepper, gaiac wood

Base notes:

patchouli, amber, tabacco, sandalwood