Cognac/Armagnac Flashcards
What is the average ABV of Armagnac when it comes out of the still?
53-60%
What is the minimum required ABV for Cognac after it’s distilled?
72%
What is Blanche Armagnac AOP?
An AOP for unaged Armagnac
What is the “broullis?”
This is the condensed liquid from the first distillation of Cognac (la premier Chauffe), it is 28-32%. Also known as the heart or coeur. It will be returned to the still for the second distillation to get to 72%. The liquid is reduced by about one third.
What is “Bonne Chauffe?”
The second distillation of Cognac
How long must a vintage Armagnac be aged?
10 years minimum. Vintage date is the date that the grapes were harvested and not the date of distillation.
How long must XO Armagnac and Cognac be aged?
Both are required to age for 10 years minimum.
How do the aging for VS Cognac and Armagnac differ?
VS Armagnac is required to age for 1-3 years, and Cognac must be aged for 2 years minimum.
VSOP styles of Cognac and Armagnac are aged for how long?
Both are aged for 4 years.
What is the style of Cognac and Armagnac that are required to age the longest?
XO Premium Armagnac must age 20 years
XXO Cognac must age 14 years
What are three requirements for Cognac production?
Must be aged for a minimum 2 years in cask
Must be heated over an open flame
Must be distilled twice in a copper pot still to 72.4%
What is the most planted grape in Cognac?
Ugni Blanc is 95% of plantings.
If “Fine Champagne,” was on the label of a bottle of Cognac, what would this indicate?
50% of the wine is from Grand Champagne and the rest is from Petite Champagne.
What are the premier subregions of Cognac?
Grand and Petite Champagne
What is the soils type in Cognac?
Grand & Petite Champagne: Limestone and Chalk
Fins Bois: red limestone and clay
Bons Bois, Bois Ordinaires: Sand
