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53. Brandy and other fruit spirits Flashcards

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What is the world’s biggest selling brandy?

A

the Mexican brand Presidente, using distilled surplus wine from international market

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What is definition of brandy?

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spirit distilled from wine

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What is Grappa?

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spirit distilled from the pomace (residue of skins, pips and pulp)

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What is distinctive of Marc de Bourgogne?

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spirit distilled from pomace and then aged in oak

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5
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What is the most important grape for Cognac?

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Ugni Blanc

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What are the 2 most important grapes for Armagnac?

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Ugni Blanc and Baco 22A

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What is the effect of cool vintage year for Cognac?

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desirable (more acid and lower alcohol)

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What kind of still is used for Cognac?

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only the (relatively small) copper Charentais pot still

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What is ageing requirement for VS Cognac?

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youngest spirit in the blend is 2 years old

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What is ageing requirement for VSOP Cognac?

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youngest spirit in the blend is 4 years old

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What is ageing requirement for XO Cognac?

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youngest spirit in the blend is 6 years old

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What is ageing requirement for Hors d’Age Cognac?

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youngest spirit in the blend is 6 years old

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What is ageing requirement for Napoleon Cognac?

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youngest spirit in the blend is 6 years old

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What soil type is correlated with best quality Cognac?

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high chalk content

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What are the 6 crus of Cognac?

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Grand Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, Bois Ordinaires

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What is the largest cru of Cognac?

17
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What is the role of sulfur in Cognac production?

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none (high acid protects base wine)

18
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What is the role of blending across vintages for Cognac?

A

very common

19
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What is the role of oak ageing for Cognac?

A

all are aged in French oak for a minimum of 2 years

20
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What is the role of blending across crus for Cognac?

A

Fine Champagne is a blend of Grand Champagne and Petite Champagne

21
Q

What hybrid grape has a significant role in French viticulture?

A

Baco 22A for Armangnac production

22
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Which is larger Cognac or Armangnac production?

23
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Describe the distillation process for Armangnac.

A

one distillation in a single column

24
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What is ageing requirement for *** Cognac?

A

youngest spirit in the blend is 2 years old

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What is ageing requirement for *** or VS Armagnac?
1-3 years
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What is ageing requirement for VSOP Armagnac?
4-9 years
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What is ageing requirement for Napolean Armagnac?
6-9 years
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What is ageing requirement for Hor's d'Age or XO Armagnac?
10-19 years
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What is ageing requirement for XO premium Armagnac?
20+ years
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Vintage products are more common for Cognac or Armangnac?
Armagnac

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