Frapin
Cognac Frapinis aCognacproducer based in the town ofSegonzac,in the heart of theGrande Champagneregion ofFrance.
The Frapin family has been established in the South West of France since 1270, initially as a family ofwine-growers.[1][2]They then becamedistillersand 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 300hectaresof which 240 hectares are vineyards[3]entirely in Grande Champagne, officially listed as PremierGrand Crudu Cognac, of which 240 hectares are planted with theUgni blancgrape 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: Patrice Piveteau, Frapin Cognac Cellar Master, Discusses the Frapin Process[5]
References
[edit]- ^abcLehrer, Suzanne (2011-05-12)."From Cognac to Perfume by P. Frapin & Cie".Vanity Fair.Retrieved2015-01-05.
- ^Gallagher, Zack (2014-02-16)."13 Irish contenders for the 2014 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards".Irish Central.Retrieved2015-01-05.
- ^"History".Cognac Frapin.Retrieved2023-12-24.
- ^"The Rich History of Cognac Frapin and Its Two Unique Cellars - Cognac".cognac.2023-12-24.Retrieved2023-12-24.
- ^"Video: Frapin Cognac Cellar Master, Patrice Piveteau, Discusses the Frapin Process - Cognac".cognac.2023-11-17.Retrieved2023-12-24.