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Cognac And Armagnac Flashcards

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1
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When was COgnac Aoc created?

A

1938

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2
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What is the Broullis?

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23-32% ABV distillate that occurs on the first distillation of cognac

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3
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What are the Grapes of Cognac

A

Ugni Blanc Folle Blanche Colombard

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4
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What is the only AOC in France that allows the use of Hybrid Grapes and what is this hybrid Grape?

A

Armagnac - Baco Blanc

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5
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What is the second distillation of Cognac Called?

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Bonne Chaffe

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6
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What part of the second distillation is used?

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Coeur the heart - 40%

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7
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Aging requirements for Cognac
VS
VSOP
XO

A

2yrs
4 yrs
6 yrs
MIN

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8
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What are the four AOC’s of Armagnac

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Armagnac
Bas Armagnac
Armagnac- tenerez
Haut Armagnac

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9
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What are the grapes of Armagnac

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Ugni Blanc colombard Folle Blanc

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10
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What way is armagnac traditionally distilled

A

Once in a copper continuous still -Alembic armagnais

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11
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What is coupage?

A

Blending of barrels for spirit production

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12
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WHat is petite eaux?

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Undilluted armagnac

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13
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How long must vintage armagnac and cognac age

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10 yrs min

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14
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Name three other brandy labeling terms in france

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FIn de Bordeaux Fin de Bourgogne

Fin de la Marne

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15
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Aging requirements for Armagnac
VS
VSOP
XO

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1-3
4-9
10min

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16
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What are the three AOC’s of Calvados

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Dom Frontais

Pays D’Auge ad Calvados

17
Q

Calvados Pays D’ Auge allows how much Pear Cider in the blend?

A

Max 30%

18
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Calvados Dom Frontais Allows how much PEar Cider in the blend?

A

Min 30%

19
Q

Calvados Aging requirements
Vintage Vieux - Reserve
VSOP -
XO HOrs Dage

A

3 yrs
4 yrs
6 yrs

20
Q

Poire Williams must be made from what kind of pear?

A

Bartlet?

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