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34 Cards in this Set
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What is the definition of Brandy?
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Brandy is the distillation of the fermented juice of fresh grapes without the addition of any other spirits.
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What are the 6 regions of Cognac?
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1. Grande Champagne
2. Petite Champagne 3. Borderies 4. Fins Bois 5. Bon Bois 6. Bois Ordinaires / Bois a Terroir |
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What are the 3 main grape varietals that make Cognac?
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1. Ugni Blanc
2. Folle Blanche 3. Colombard |
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What kind of pot stills are used for making Cognac?
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Charentais Stills
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Describe the "brouillis" process.
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The wine is heated slowly for two hours in stills by open flames fueled by coal or gas. At 78 C the alcohol vaporizes and travels through the coiled pipes in the cooling tank where it condenses into "broullis". This contains all the alcohol and some water plus flavorings and trace elements. The brouillis is at about 30 % abv and is approximately 1/3 of the
quantity of wine that was put into the still. |
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How many times is Cognac distilled?
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Twice.
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Talk about the process of the 2nd distillation of Cognac.
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When there are three lots of brouillis, they are put together in a clean pot still, and redistilled. Only the middle portion of this distillation, bonne chauffe is used. It has taken approximately nine casks of wine to produce one cask of bonne chauffe.
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What are the three parts of 2nd distillation of Cognac?
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1. Foreshots or tete
2. Bonne Chauffe 3. Aftershots or Queue |
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What is "angels share"?
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Cognac evaporates 2-3 % every year, and the term "angels share" is used.
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Does Cognac improve over time in bottle?
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No, Cognac only matures while in cask.
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Where is Cognac located?
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In France, NE of Bordeaux.
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What are considered the two best regions within Cognac? What kind of soil is found here?
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1. Grand Champagne
2. Petite Champagne 3. High percentage of chalk |
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If Cognac has "Fine Champagne" on it, where is the brandy from?
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This is made entirely from brandies produced from grapes grown in the Grande and Petite Champagne regions, with a minimum of 50% coming from Grande Champagne region.
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If VS, *** is labeled, how long has the Cognac been matured in cask?
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Minimum of two years.
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If VSOP, VO, Reserve is labeled, how long has the Cognac been matured in cask?
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Minimum of four years.
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If XO, Cordon Bleu, Antique is labeled, how long has the Cognac been matured in cask?
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Minimum of six years.
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Are vintage dated Cognacs allowed?
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Yes, but they are very rare.
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What are the 4 appellations of Armagnac?
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1. Armagnac
2. Armagnac-Tenareze 3. Bas-Armagnac 4. Haut-Armagnac |
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What are the 3 predominant grape varietals for Armagnac?
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1. Ugni Blanc
2. Folle Blanche 3. Colombard |
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What kind of still is used commonly for producing Armagnac?
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Continuous still.
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Name two of the largest producers in Armagnac.
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1. Janneau
2. Samalens |
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If VS or *** are labeled on Armagnac, how long has it been aged?
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Minimum of two years.
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If VSOP is labeled on Armagnac, how long has it been aged?
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Minimum of five years.
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If XO is labeled on Armagnac, how long has it been aged?
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Minimum of six years.
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If Hors d'age is labeled on Armagnac, how long has it been aged?
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Minimum of ten years.
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What are the main differences between Cognac and Armagnac?
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1. Cognac is distilled twice, while Armagnac usually only once.
2. Cognac is distilled at 72% abv, and Armagnac @ 58%, giving Armagnac more flavor. 3. No caramel or sugar is added to Armagnac, like Cognac. |
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May Armagnac be vintage dated?
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Yes, and is more common then vintage Cognac.
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Where are grape brandies produced?
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Wherever wine is made.
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What is significant about the german brandy producer Asbach?
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Produces brandy in Germany, but the wine used is imported from France.
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What is Marc Brandy?
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Made by distilling the fermented liquor obtained from steeping the grape pips and skins left after the grapes have been pressed for the production of wine.
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What is Marc de Champagne?
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This is distilled by one company, is then oak matured and sold by most of the top champagne houses. EU regulations state that Marc may only be produced from the distillate of grape pomace with or without water.
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What is Grappa?
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This is an Italian Marc and may only be produced in Italy.
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What do the terms Invecchiata and Stravecchia mean?
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Invecchiata = aged
Stravecchia = extra maturation Both refer to oak aging. |
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Where is Bagaceira produced?
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Portugal
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