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Cognac, Armangnac, & Pisco Flashcards

1
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What is the overall climate of Cognac

A

Maritime

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2
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What ocean influences the climate of Cognac

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The Atlantic

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3
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What river runs through the heart of the Cognac region

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Charente River

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4
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What are ‘chais’ in Cognac

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Cellars

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5
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Where are the ‘chias’ in Cognac locater

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Along the Charente river to take advantage of the humid environment

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6
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Who mapped the individual sub-regions of Cognac based on soil type and quality

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Professor Henri Coquand

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7
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What are the 6 concentric regions of Cognac

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Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne
Borderies
Fins Bois
Bons Bois
Bois Ordinaries

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8
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What is the soil type of Grande Champagne

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Campian Chalk

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What is the soil type of Petite Champagne

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Santonian Chalk

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What is the soil type of the Borderies

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Groies, Chalk, Clay

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What is the soil type of Fins Bois

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Clay, Limestone, Kimmerdgian Marl

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12
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What is the soil type of Bons Bois

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Sandy Chalk, Clay

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13
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What is the soil type of Bois Ordinaires

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Sand, Marsh

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14
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What are the requirements for a sub-region of Cognac to appear on a label

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100% of grapes must originate from the named sub-region

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15
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What are the requirements for ‘Fine Champagne’ labelling in Cognac

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Min. 50% of grapes from the Grande Champagne, the remainder must be from Petite Champagne

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16
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What are the ‘Big 4’ of Cognac

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Hennessy
Martell
Remy Martin
Courvosier

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17
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Who founded Hennessy and in what year

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Richard Hennessy in 1765

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18
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Who founded Martell and in what year

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Jean Martell in 1715

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19
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What is the flagship product of Martell

A

Cordon Bleu XO

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20
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What is unique about Cordon Bleu XO

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Sourced entirely from the Borderies and Fins Bois regions in Cognac

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21
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What year was Remy Martin founded

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1724

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22
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What two regions does Remy Martin focus on

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Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne

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23
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In what year and what city was Courvosier founded

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1804
Paris (later relocated to Cognac)

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24
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Who is the largest landholder in the Borderies

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Camus

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25
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Who was historically Camus’ (Cognac) biggest market

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Russia (pre-revolution)

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26
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What is the sole focus of Delamain Coganc

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XO matured in old casks, exclusively from Grande Champagne

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27
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What two grapes dominated in Cognac prior to Phylloxera

A

Folle Blanche
Colombard

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28
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What is the dominant grape varietal of Cognac

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Ugni Blanc

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29
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What is the Premiere Chauffe

A

First distillation in Cognac, turns base wine into brouillis

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30
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What is Brouillis

A

Result of the first distillation in Cognac

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31
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What is Bonne Chauffe

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The second distillation in Cognac, in which Brouillis is turned into young un-aged Cognac

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32
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What is the name for the pot stills used in Cognac double-distillation

A

Alembic Charentais

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33
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How many times is Cognac distilles

A

Twice

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34
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What is Bouilleur de Cru in Cognac

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A ‘grower distiller’

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35
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What is Bouilleur de Profession in Cognac

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A negociant who purchases wine to distill and re-sell

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36
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How much of a barrel is lost per year to the ‘angel’s share’ in Cognac

A

2%

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37
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Where are the finest barrels held within a ‘chais’ in Cognac

A

‘Paradis’ (The heart of the cellar)

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38
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What type of oak is required for aging in Cognac

A

French Oak

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39
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled VS

40
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Selection

41
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled De Luxe

42
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Superior

43
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Cuvée Superior

44
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled VSOP

45
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Reserve

46
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Rare

47
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Royal

48
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Vielle Reserve

49
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Reserve Royal

50
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Napoleon

51
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Excellence

52
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Supreme

53
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled XO

54
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Hors d’Age

55
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Gold

56
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Imperial

57
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Ancestral

58
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled XXO

59
Q

What minimum ABV must Cognac be diluted to following aging

A

40% minimum

60
Q

What are the three additives authorized in Cognac

A

Sugar
Caramel
Boisé

61
Q

What is Boisé

A

Oak chips and dark syrup blended together to add the impression of longer oak aging to a Cognac

62
Q

What glassware is Cognac ideally served in

A

A tulip glass with a small round bowl and narrow top

63
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What is the ideal service temperature of Cognac

A

64 degrees Fahrenheit

64
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What region is Armagnac produced in

65
Q

What are the four main grape varietals of Armagnac

A

Baco 22-A
Ugni Blanc
Colombard
Folle Blanche

66
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What are the three sub-regions of Armagnac

A

Bas-Armagnac
Haut-Armagnac
Ténaréze

67
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What shelteres Armagnac from the Atlantic

A

Miles of pine forests

68
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What is the westernmost sub-region of Armagnac

A

Bas-Armagnac

69
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What are the soil types of the Bas-Armagnac

A

Sand
Boulbenes
Saubles-Fauves

70
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What is Saubles-Fauves in Armagnac

A

Iron-rich sand

71
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What are the soils of Tenareze

A

Clay
Limestone

72
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What type of still is typically used in Armagnac

A

Column still

73
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What are ‘chai’ in Armagnac

A

Above-ground cellars

74
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What four additives are authorized in Armagnac

A

Water
Caramel
Sugar Syrup
Boisé

75
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What is the min. aging required for Hors d’Age Armagnac

76
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What ABV is vintage Armagnac typically bottles at

A

45-48% alcohol

77
Q

What is Blanche Armagnac

A

A neutral grape spirit produced in Armagnac that is not barrel aged and traditionally used for cocktails

78
Q

What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Domaine Boingneres

A

Bas-Armagnac

79
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Laberdolive

A

Bas-Armagnac

80
Q

What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Château de Tariquet

A

Bas-Armagnac

81
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Château de Briat

A

Bas-Armagnac

82
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Château de Pellehaut

83
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Château Busca-Maniban

84
Q

Name 2 major negociants in Armagnac

A

Château de Laubade
Darroze

85
Q

What two countries is Pisco traditionally produced in

86
Q

What is ‘Puro’ Pisco

A

Distilled from a single grape varietal

87
Q

What is ‘Acholado’ Pisco

A

Distilled from a blend of aromatic and non-aromatic varietals

88
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What is ‘Mosto Verde’

A

Distilled from fresh must interrupted during fermentation

89
Q

What style of wine is produced in Pineau des Charentes AOC

A

Vin de Liqueur in Blanc, Rosé, or Rouge

90
Q

What is used to fortify Pineau des Charentes AOC

A

Cognac eau-de-vie

91
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What does ‘Old’ indicate on a label of Pineau des Charentes AOC

A

Min. 7 years oak aging

92
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What does ‘Extra or Very Old’ indicate on a label of Pineau des Charentes AOC

A

Min. 12 years oak aging

93
Q

What are the maximum yields in Pineau des Charentes AOC

94
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What are the major 3 red grapes for Pineau des Charentes AOC

A

Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec

95
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What are the major 3 white grapes for Pineau des Charentes AOC

A

Colombard
Folle Blanche
Jurançon Blanc

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