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French Brandy Flashcards

1
Q

What is another name for Cognac?

A

Eau-de-vie des Charentes

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2
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Name the GDs of Cognac from most to least important fancy

A 
Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne
Borderies
Fins Bois
Bons Bois
Bois Ordinaires/Bois a Terroirs
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3
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What grapes are permitted for Cognac?

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Colombard
Folle Blanche
Ugni Blanc
Semillon
Montils
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4
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What I the minimum alcohol for Cognac AOP?

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min 40% abv

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5
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Outside of the chalky center of Cognac, what is the soil?

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Hard limestone, clay, sand

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6
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When was Cognac first defined? When was it finalized?

A

1909

1938

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7
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What is a synonym for Ugni Blanc in Cognac?

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Saint Emilion

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8
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What kind of still is used in Cognac?

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Copper Charentais pot still

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9
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Hw many times is Cognac distilled?

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twice

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10
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What are the distillations and alcohol levels of Cognac called?

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First distillation: Brouillis 28-32%

Second: Bonne Chauffe ~70%

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11
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Where does Cognac oak typically come from?

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Limousin and Troncais

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12
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What additives may be used for Cognac Armagnac?

A

Caramel
Water
Sugar
Oak chips

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13
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What are the age indications for Cognac?

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VS/***: 2 yrs in cask
Superior: min 3 yrs
VO/VSOP/Reserve: min 4 yrs
VVSOP/Grande Reserve: min 5 yrs
Napoleon: min 6 yrs
XO: min 10 yrs
XXO: min 14 yrs
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14
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What are the synonyms for VS Cognac?

A

de Luxe
Grand Choix
Surchoix

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15
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What are the synonyms for Napolean Cognac?

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Extra
Royal
Tres Vieux
Vieille Reserve

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16
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What is the min amount of Grande Champagne to be labeled Fine Champagne Cognac?

A

min 50%

the rest must be Petite Champagne

17
Q

What does the vintage date on a bottle of Cognac refer to?

A

the harvest year, not the distillation year

18
Q

What is a synonym for Picpoul?

A

Folle Blanche

19
Q

What is the only hybrid grape allowed in any French AOP? What AOP is it allowed in?

A

Baco Blanc

Armagnac AOP

20
Q

How is most Armagnac distilled?

A

Once in a copper continuous still aka Alembic “Armagnacais” still

21
Q

How long is Blanche Armagnac AOP aged?

A

3 months in an inert container

22
Q

What are the age indications for Armagnac?

A 
VS/***: 1-3 yrs
VSOP/Napoleon: min 4 yrs
XO: min 10 yrs
Hors d'Age: min 10 yrs
XO Premium: min 20 yrs
Vintage: min 10 yrs in oak
23
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What are the soils of Armagnac by subregion?

A

Tenareze: clay-limestone and boulbenes
Bas: Silicious-clay, sand, boulbenes
Haut: Chalk, clay, limestone

24
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What is Boulbenes soil? Name two areas where it is found.

A

Very fine siliceous soil, easily compressed and are to work.

Entre-Deux-Mers and Armagnac

25
Q

What are the AOPs of Armagnac?

A 
Armagnac AOP
Armagnac-Tenareze AOP
Bas Armagnac AOP
Haut Armagnac AOP
Blanche Armagnac AOP
26
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What are the Marc AOPs?

A

Marc d’Alsace AOP
Marc de Bourgogne AOP
Marc du Jura AOP

27
Q

What are the regulations for Marc d’Alsace AOP?

A

100% Gewurztraminer
Must be destemmed
May not be aged in wood
Min 3 months in inert container

28
Q

What are the age indications for Marc de Bourgogne AOP?

A

None: 2 yrs in barrels 600 L or smaller
Vieille: min 4 yrs
Tres Vieille: min 6 yrs
Hors d’Age: min 10 yrs

29
Q

What are the varietal restrictions for Marc du Jura AOP?

A

min 3 varieties, including Savagnin

30
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What are the age indications for Marc du Jura AOP

A

None: min 2 yrs in wood less than 600L
Vieux: min 5 yrs in oak
Tres Vieux: min 8 yrs in oak
Hors d’Age: min 10 yrs in oak

31
Q

What is the traditional bottle of Kirsch de Fougerolles AOP?

A

A 70 cl Bô (resembles a Tokaji btl)

32
Q

What is the aging for Kirsch de Fougerolles AOP?

A

min 6 mo in a neutral container

33
Q

Outside of Calvados, what are the AOPs for apple brandy in France?

A

Eaux-de-Vie de Cidre de Bretagne AOP

Eaux-de-Vie de Cidre du Maine AOP

34
Q

What are the age indications for Calvados AOP?

A

Fine/***/Trois Pommes/VS: min 2 yrs
Vieux/Reserve: min 3 yrs
VO/VSOP/Vieille Reserve: min 4 yrs
Hors d’Age/XO: min 6 yrs

35
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What are the training systems for Calvados AOP? Where do the branches start?

A

Haut Tige: min 1.6 m off ground for apples, or 1.8 m for pears
En Basse Tige: below 1.6/1,8 meters off the ground

36
Q

What is the max amount of Poire in Calvados Pays d’Auge AOP?

A

max 30% poire

37
Q

What is the min amount of pear in Calvados Domfrontais AOP?

A

min 30% poire

38
Q

What is the min again requirements for Calvados Domfrontais and Pays d’Auge?

A

Min 3 yrs in oak, max 200 L, so age indications start at Vieux, rather than VS/Fine

39
Q

What is estate bottled called in Calvados?

A

Production Fermiere/ Produit Fermier

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