The word Cognac conjures images of a different time. But the type of Brandy which can only be produced in this South-west region of France is making a comeback. And not only thanks to Jay-Z – the city now has its first five-star hotel.

La Collection, the Australian-based luxury representation brand headed by Léa Seguier and Craig Farrell has been appointed as the exclusive Australian and New Zealand representative of Cognac’s only five-star property, Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa.