~ le Juste Edouard ~ by virginiese
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Hello Rendosians !
Today, I share with you a photo taken two years ago, during my vacation, in Cognac.
Cognac is a french town located in Charente and famous all around the world for the liquor with the same name.
The most popular Cognacs are produced by Henessy, Martell or Otard.
Curiously, Cognacs are mostly produced for exportation : USA and Japan are the main destinations for this expensive liquor. Martell has even designed special bottles for these two countries !
It takes a very long time to produce a very good Cognac. The most expensive ones are the older : the famous 'XO' waited patiently for 10 years (and more) in wood barrels and then in huge glass bottles named "Dame-Jeanne". A part of the liquor is lost in evaporation : it is called "La Part des Anges" (the angel's part).
During the XVII centurie, Cognacs were transported in barrels on a boat like this one. It is named "gabare" .
The Juste Edouard is a reconstitution of one of these old gabares and is exposed in Martell museum in Cognac where they recreated the atmosphere of an XVII century town.
Thanks for your comments and support ! I really appreciate your visits on my gallery !
Havre a great day !
Virginie
Comments (16)
photosynthesis
Great POV & wonderful color, light & atmosphere...
Faemike55
Great history lesson and wonderful photo
rbowen
Wonderful photo! Thank you for the interesting information!
Cyve
Quel superbe endroit et quelle merveilleuse prise de vue... Merci aussi pour les infos et lle partage !!!
KarmaSong
Une belle photo, au cadrage réussi et aux tons chaleureux et dorés, à l'image du liquide que transportait cette gabare et que je bois quasiment jamais, faute d'y penser, car le cognac réchauffe le corps et l'esprit, dit-on, et avec la météo du moment, qui n'en a pas besoin ?!
jeroni
Fantastic light and mood. Superb shot
Hendesse
What a fantastic scenery. Wonderful colors and light. An excellent photo and thank you for the interesting informations!
miwi
Great history lesson and beautiful foto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gaius
Aujourd'hui, nous avons les yeux rouges mais ce n'est pas dû au Cognac ! Il n'empêche que ta photo est excellente et pousserait à boire un coup...pour oublier !
UteBigSmile
Just love it, looks realy very nice!
flavia49
marvelous
Richardphotos
they done such a beautiful display of the ship and a superb capture. I can not ever recall drinking any cognac. for many years I can not even take a sip of hard liquor which is a blessing. it does my stomach no good at all
jpiat
Jolie photos avec une très bonne atmosphère... Cognac, un jour peut être mais je préfère visiter les bouts du monde.
jeffy3ds
juste te dire.. MAGNIFIQUE Photo
junge1
A very nice picture and interesting information Virginie. I got curious a few years ago to find out the difference between Brandy and Cognac. WhatIi found out is that cognac is brandy, but brandy made from grapes grown in the region of Cognac only. here in my area (Phoenix) the brands which are usually sold are Courvoisier and Remy Martin, either V.S. or V.S. O.P. I occasionally have a glass of either
sossy
gorgeous lighted impression of another time! amazing and moody, I love it so much 🤗