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Cognac Flashcards

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What are the Geographical Designations of Cognac AOP?

A

Grande Champagne

Petite Champagne

Borderies

Fins Bois

Bons Bois

Bois Ordinaires (Bois à Terroirs)

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What are the permitted grapes in Cognac AOP?

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Colombard

Folle Blanche

Montils

Sémillon

Ugni Blanc

plus a max. 10% Folignan

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What is Folignan?

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Folle Blanche X Ugni Blanc

Permitted in Cognac AOP up to 10%

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What are the Age Designations for Cognac AOP?

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VS / *** / de Luxe / Grand Choix / Surchoix: min. 2 years old

Supérieur: min. 3 years old

VO / VSOP / Réserve: min. 4 years old

VVSOP / Grande Réserve: min. 5 years old

XO / Napoléon / Extra / Royal / Très Vieux / Vieille Réserve: min. 6 years old

(As of 2018 “XO” will indicate Cognac aged for a min. 10 years – the original deadline of 2016 was protested to ensure consistency of stocks.)

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What are the soils of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne?

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Limestone and soft Chalk

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What is the soil of Fin Bois?

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“Groies” - Hard red limestone

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What is the soil of Bon Bois and Bois Ordinaires?

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Sand

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What is Brouillis?

A

First distillation of Cognac

Creates a spirit of 28-32% ABV

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What is Bonne Chauffe?

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Second distillation of Cognac

Must not exceed 72.4% ABV

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What are the parts of the Bonne Chauffe?

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Tête (Head)

Couer (Heart, about 40% of the distillation

Secondes (Second Cuts)

Queue (Tails)

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What is the minimum aging for Cognac AOP?

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2 years

from April 1 of the year following the harvest

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For a Cognac labelled with a sub zone, what percentage must come from that sub zone?

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100%

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What is Fine Champagne?

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Label term designating a minimum of 51% from grande Champagne and the remainder coming from Petite Champagne

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What does “Fine” mean on a bottle of Cognac?

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Nothing. May be added to Grande Champagne or Petite Champagne, but does not indicate any additional requirements.

Not to be confused with “Fine Champagne”

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What is the maximum vine spacing for Cognac?

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3.5m between rows. Think tractors

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What is the minimum planting density for Cognac?

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2,200 vines per hectare

17
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What is the ABV range for the base wine of Cognac?

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7-12%

18
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What is Esprit de Cognac?

A

The product of a third distillation from a Alambic Charentais.

Exclusively destined for the production of sparkling wines

80-85% ABV

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