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Cognac and Armagnac Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the definition of Brandy according to the EU?

A

Distillation of wine with a minimum 36% alcohol and minimum 6 months oak aging

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What are the six regions of production of Cognac?

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Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne
Borderies
Fins Bois
Bon Bois
Bois Ordinaires (Bois à Terroirs)

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What is the predominant soil type in Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne?

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Soft Chalk

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What is the predominant soil type in Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois, and Bois Ordinaire?

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Hard limestone
Sand
Clay

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What is the primary grape variety used in Cognac?

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Ugni Blanc
(Folle Blanche and Colombard are permitted but rare)

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What is Cognac base wine like

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Low ABV and highly acidic

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What type of still is used in Cognac production?

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A copper Charentais pot still

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What is the first distillation called? What is the resulting ABV requirement?

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Brouillis
28-32%

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What are the parts of the second distillation?

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Tête
Coeur (becomes Cognac)
Secondes
Queues

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10
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What is the bonne chauffe?

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Second distillation

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What are the aging designations of Cognac?

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VS or *** (Very Special) - 2 years in cask
VSOP (Very Special (or Superior) Old Pale) - 4 years in cask
XO (Extra Old) - 10 years in cask

Label indicates youngest eau-de-vie in the blend

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12
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What percentage of a Cognac has to come from a stated region to be labled by region?

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100%

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13
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Fine Champagne indicates what?

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A combination of Grande and Petite Champange with a minimum 50% coming from Grande Champage

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What are the three areas of production of Armagnac?

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Haut-Armagnac
Bas-Armagnac
Armagnac-Ténarèze

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What grapes are used in Armagnac production?

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Ugni Blanc
Colombard
Folle Blanche
Baco Blanco

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16
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What is a local synonym for Folle Blanche?

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Picpoul (distinct from Picpoul de Pinet)

17
Q

What is the minimum ABV of Armagnac?

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40%

18
Q

How is Armagnac distilled?

A

Typically once in a continuous still
Can be distilled twice in a Charentais pot still (uncommon)

19
Q

What are the age designations of Armagnac?

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VS or *** - 1-3 years
VSOP - 4-9 years
XO or Hors d’Age - minimum 10 years

20
Q

What is a coupage?

A

A barrel selection that is blended to achieve the desired outcome

21
Q

Are vintage bottling more common in Cognac or Armagnac?

A

Armagnac (minimum 10 years cask aging)

22
Q

What is the difference between Marc and Brandy?

A

Marc is distilled from unfermented grapes
Brandy is distilled from wine

23
Q

What is an Italian synonym for Ugni Blanc?

A

Trebbiano

24
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Cognac lies along what river?

A

Charentes River

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