cognac Flashcards
what is the name of the cellar master
maitre de chai
what is the Broullis
result of the first distillation, or premieuer chauffe
what kind of still is used
alembic chanterais
what are the two types of distillers in cognac
Bouilleur de Cru
Bouilleur du Profession
what is the curcubite
the chamber in which the base wine is placed for distillation
why is copper the metal of choice for stills
hard to damage
excellecent conductor of heat
it reacts with undesirable aromatic compounds and draws them out of solution
what is the most common heat source for cognac production
natural gas
Can steam or electricity be used to heat a cognac still
no
it must be heated by open flame
abv range for Broullis
26-34%
why might a producer include the lees in the premier chauffee
include = richer, rounder, fruitier (Martin)
not include = drier, more delicate (Hennessey, martell)
which distillation is generally longer
Bonne Chauffe (14 hours)
max abv of Bonne Chauffe
73.7%
at what abv would the distiller generally cut to separate the coeur from the seconds
60% abv
Two most common oak used for aging
Troncais (fine grained, less tannin extraction, preferred for cheaper brandy)
Limousin (wide grained, higher oak extraction, preferred for high end brandy)
How does humidity affects cognac aging
increased humidity speeds up alcohol evaporation and aging
low humidity creates more water evaporation and retains more youthful characteristcs
growers tend to age their wines nearer to the river
approx how much spirit is lost to the angel’s share every year
2%
how might a producer stop cognac aging
transfer to glass demijohns
often used for rarer brandies
how would a cold, wet vintage influence what type of oak is used for aging
if a vintage is poor (wet or too hot), a producer might use more new oak to give more tannin structure
what is petite eaux
a low strength brandy (15% abv) used to dilute the cognac down to its final abv
diluting the brandy too quick can create off aromas and flavours
what is boisé
a final additive made from burnt oak chips
it is essentially a dark syrup
max sugar allowed to be added to cognac
1.5 grams per litre
ideal temperature of cognac service
18 celsius
what is the most common grape used in cognac production
Ugni Blanc
typical abv of base wine
8.5-9.5%
a cognac labelled Premieur Cru du Cognac would come from what subregion
Grand Champagne
What is Fine Champagne
a blend of at least 50% Grand Champagne, with the rest from Petit Champagne
what is the largest subzone in Cognac
Fins Bois
in which subregion does one find Groies
Bordereries
what are the six subzones of cognac
GC
PC
Borderies
Fin Bois
Bon Bois
Bois Ordinaries
what style or styles of wine are produced in Pineau des Charentes
white rose and red fortified grape juice
a Pineau de Charentes labelled old would age for how long?
Very old?
8 years
12 years
who produces Black Pearl
special cuvee of Louis 13th from Remy Martin
what subzone has the most vine plantings
Fins Bois
