The Michel Forgeron blog

Food and cognac pairings

Food and cognac pairings

Which cognac with which dish? VS as an aperitif, VSOP with scallops, Napoléon with a dessert, XO with coffee: our pairings,...

12 oct. 2026

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Which cognac to give? A guide by occasion and budget

Which cognac to give? A guide by occasion and budget

VS, VSOP, Folle Blanche or Hors d’Âge: how to choose the right cognac gift by recipient, budget and occasion, with prices and...

08 oct. 2026

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Folle blanche: the grape that made cognac

Folle blanche: the grape that made cognac

Before phylloxera, folle blanche dominated the Cognac vineyard. The story of a fragile grape that became rare, and of the...

07 oct. 2026

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The phylloxera crisis in Cognac: how the Charente vineyard survived

The phylloxera crisis in Cognac: how the Charente vineyard survived

From 1868, phylloxera ravaged the Cognac vineyard. The story of an agricultural, economic and social crisis, from the...

05 oct. 2026

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Cognac Forgeron & HVE level 3 certification

Cognac Forgeron & HVE level 3 certification

Cognac Forgeron is certified High Environmental Value level 3 (HVE 3), the highest level of French environmental certification...

18 mars 2026

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France Passion in Cognac: Stay Overnight in a Motorhome at Cognac Forgeron in Grande Champagne

France Passion in Cognac: Stay Overnight in a Motorhome at Cognac Forgeron in Grande Champagne

Are you looking for a place to stay in your motorhome near Cognac? Would you like to enjoy an authentic and peaceful...

15 déc. 2025

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Excise duties on alcohol in the European Union

Excise duties on alcohol in the European Union

Since the time we have been talking about European tax harmonization, a small review of taxes on alcohol and VAT in the 28...

01 sept. 2023

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EXCISE DUTIES 2020 in the European Union

EXCISE DUTIES 2020 in the European Union

Having noticed the interest of many Internet users in the excise duties of the European Union, we have undertaken to update...

01 sept. 2023

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Recycling and CO2 emissions

Recycling and CO2 emissions

What about the recycling of empty bottles, caps, packaging cartons and cushioning for transport?

31 août 2023

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Cognac and its history

Cognac and its history

King François 1er, one of the pioneers of the "RENAISSANCE" and protector of artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, was born in...

24 août 2023

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The House: key dates

The House: key dates

1909: Until then managers in a nearby farm, Jean and Ernestine Gonthier buy a beautiful Charente house and adjoining land...

24 août 2023

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Nutrition information / caloric intake

Nutrition information / caloric intake

For the sake of information and transparency and anticipating the requests of the European Commission, we indicate for most of...

24 août 2023

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Cognac Michel Forgeron Duty Free

Cognac Michel Forgeron Duty Free

Buying Cognac Grande Champagne Michel Forgeron DUTY FREE is now possible on our E-Boutique and in our store.

24 août 2023

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