.....................................................................................................................................Single conditions of climate, ground,
the proximity of the sea, make of Charentes
a " fortunate coincidence of nature ".
The vineyard of the country delimited
account approximately 80.000 ha
for white wines capable for distillation.
They are spread between the departments
of Charente and Charente-Maritime,
which are added two enclaves
in Deux-Sèvres and Dordogne.
Two great natural zones are distinguished: "
Champs " or Champagnes and " Bois ".