Cognac

Question 1

When did Cognac become an AOC?

Answer 1

In 1936

Question 2

Name the 6 regions of production for Cognac

Answer 2

• Grand Champagne
• Petit Champagne
• Borderies
• Fins Bois
• Bons Bois
• Bois Ordinaires

Question 3

Champagne and Petit Champagne have a higher concentration of what type of soil?

Answer 3

Soft Chalk

Question 4

What is soil in the region outside of Champagne and Petit Champange?

Answer 4

Higher in Hard Limestone, Sand, Cla

Question 5

What grape is used to produce the base wine for Cognac?

Answer 5

Ugni Blanc

Question 6

How is Cognac Distilled?

Answer 6

Twice in a copper Charentais pot still

Question 7

What is the name of the first distillation, and what is its proof?

Answer 7

• Broulilis

- 28-32%

Question 8

What is the name of the second pot still?11

Answer 8

Bonne Chauffe

Question 9

What are the four different cuts of Cognac?

Answer 9

• The tête
• The couer
• Secondes
• The queue

Question 10

How old must VS Cognac be?

Answer 10

at least 2 years in cask

Question 11

What does VSOP indicate?

Answer 11

at least 4 years in cask

Question 12

`What does XO indicate?

Answer 12

At least 10 years in cask, starting in 2018.

It used to just indicate 6 years in cask

Question 13

What does eau de vie translate to?

Answer 13

Water of life

Question 14

Is there such a thing as vintage Cognac?

Answer 14

Yes, but it while be very rare to find

Question 15

How much of the eau de vie must come from the region if an individual region appears on the label?

Answer 15

100%

Question 16

Where is Cognac in relation to Bordeaux?

Answer 16

It is located directly to the north