In FRANCE, the legend of Cognac takes its nobility from the names associated with it through an aristocratic particle which, along with a wide range of other qualities, has led to it being served on the dining tables of royalty and the tsars. This means that the name, the brand are an intrinsic and fundamental part of the intangible heritage of our region. The point was highlighted by the President of the Association for the Intangible Defence of the Re- gions, Family Names, Products and Values linked to them (ADITP). The ADITP is an NGO that has been re- cognised by the UN's economic and social department. These values and principles have been supported and promoted in the presentation of them made by Count Gérald de Terrasson de Montleau. It was firstly on his work as a genealogist that the author based his presentation, which can be partly seen in the richly documented work (250 pages) entitled “Terrasson Gerald de Montleau Cognac, 250 Years of His- tory”. It tells the story how, from “Louis XVI's little page boy”, the Adrien Terrasson branch of the family began to stand out through the days, weeks, months, years and centuries, preserving its skills, with the final result expressed in the colour, taste, flavours, aroma and fragrances of past centuries and which have been established over time at a period without moderation, making it available to lovers of good things today, but also satisfying the wish everyone may now have for this legendary Cognac.
A Cognac, we should note, that is continuing the heritage of Ter- rasson Comte de Montleau Eau-de-Vie today, a living history, based on the excellence of ancestral skills. The vineyards, with records dating back to the 18th century, were already renowned in the early 19th century. The limestone soil with clay elements gives the Comtes Terrasson de Montleau Cognac its specific character.. A Cognac, we should note, that is continuing the heritage of Ter- rasson Comte de Montleau Eau-de-Vie today, a living history, based on the excellence of ancestral skills. The vineyards, with records dating back to the 18th century, were already renowned in the early 19th century. The limestone soil with clay elements gives the Comtes Terrasson de Montleau Cognac its specific character.
A LEGENDARY COGNAC was born. In this fully documented work, he recounts the great adven- ture of the creation and export of the precious liquid which found favour in Royal and Imperial courts. The association, recognised by the UN, has given readers the chance to download and read the work free of charge by scanning or clicking on the QR code.
It was essential for the work to be deposited at the Cognac mu- seums and at the French National Library because of its content, especially since the Cognac museums are in the Greater Cognac urban area, presided by Jérôme SOURISSEAU. All the news about a great region to visit can be found on www.grand-cognac.fr.
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