Cognac Flashcards
1
Q
Cognac
A
Vintage Cognac was outlawed in 1963
Vintage dating was reinstated in 1989m but still very rare
2
Q
Brouillis
A
the vaporized alcohol (78o C) approx 30% abv
3 lots of Brouillis are assembled and distilled for 10 hours
3
Q
Bonne Chauffe
A
Middle portion of the distillation and the only portion used for Cognac (max 72% abv) Finished Cognac (40-45% abv)
tete (foreshots): earliest part of distillation (not used)
queue (aftershots): end of distillation (not used)
4
Q
Pineau des Charentes
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Vin de Liqueur, 16-20% abv
made by adding Cognac to unfermented grape must
white: Ugni Blanch, Colombard, Folle Blanche, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Montils (Aucarot and Chalosse)
red and rose: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot
