Spirits
Producers
A. E. Dor Cognac - Jarnac
Maison Gelas Armagnac - Vic-Fezensac
Jean-Paul Metté Eaux-de-Vie d'Alsace - Ribeauville
About Spirits
While it is easy to direct all one’s attention to wine, France is also home to an array of classic spirits that are essential additions to any well-stocked bar. Cognac is the “grand-pére” of all brandy, along with its more rustic and hearty cousin, Armagnac. However, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Chartreuse and Absinthe were all created in France. Every French region has a specialty eau-de-vie or marc, made from local grapes, usually taken after dinner to enhance digestion.