Cognac Flashcards

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Cognac Geographical Designations?

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Grande Champagne,
Petite Champagne,
Borderies,
Fins Bois, Bons Bois,
Bois Ordinaires (Bois à Terroirs)

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Cognac AOC Aging Requirements:

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Prior to release, Cognac must be aged in oak casks for a min. 2 years (from April 1 of the year following the harvest)

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Cognac AOC Age Indications:

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VS / *** / Sélection / VS / De Luxe / Very Special / Millésime: 2 years

Supérieur / Cuvée Supérieure / Qualité Supérieure: 3 years

V.S.O.P. / ‘Réserve / Vieux / Rare / Royal: 4 years

Vieille Réserve / Réserve Rare / Réserve Royale: 5 years

Napoléon / Très Vieille Réserve / Très Vieux / Héritage / Très Rare / ‘Excellence / ‘Suprême: 6 years

XO / Hors d’âge / Ancestral : 10 years

XXO: 14 years

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Cognac Primary Soil Types?

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Grande and Petite Champagne: limestone and soft chalk

Fins Bois: groies (hard red limestone) and clay

Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires: sand

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