Spirits Flashcards
1
Q
90% of Cognac must come from these three varietals
A
St Emilion (Ugni Blanc), Folle Blanche and Colombard
2
Q
What varietals other than the major three (St Emilion, Folle Blanche and Colombard) can Cognac be made of?
A
Folignan, Jurancon Blanc, Meslier St Francois, Montils
Select, Semillon
3
Q
What are the 6 districts of Cognac?
A
Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, Bois Ordinaires/Bois a Terroir
4
Q
Copper pot used to distil Cognac is known as a …
A
Charentais
5
Q
The spirit made from distilling Cognac base wine is known as …
A
brouillis
6
Q
Three brouillis are distilled together to produce?
A
Bonne chauffe, of the bonne chauffe, only the coeur is used
7
Q
Minimum ageing period of Cognac?
A
3 years
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