Spirits Flashcards

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1
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90% of Cognac must come from these three varietals

A

St Emilion (Ugni Blanc), Folle Blanche and Colombard

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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

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What are the 6 districts of Cognac?

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Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, Bois Ordinaires/Bois a Terroir

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Copper pot used to distil Cognac is known as a …

A

Charentais

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5
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The spirit made from distilling Cognac base wine is known as …

A

brouillis

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Three brouillis are distilled together to produce?

A

Bonne chauffe, of the bonne chauffe, only the coeur is used

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Minimum ageing period of Cognac?

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3 years

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