.....................................................................................................................................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 ".