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Wine Paris 2020
Come and meet us at the international trade fair Wine Paris 2020 from February 10th to February 12th. You will be able to discover our new cognac packaging in preview! Our address: 4E228
Cognac Distillation
We use a still known as Charentais, all made of copper, to produce our eaux-de-vie. The wine starts in the boiler and brought to boil. Alcohol fumes are released, they gather in the Hat, move to the Swan’s neck then down the Coil. When in contact with the refrigerant, the alcohol fumes condense and flow into “brouillis”. This slightly cloudy liquid measures between 28 and 32% in volume. It is then poured into the boiler for a second distillation, this is called “la bonne chauffe”. The distiller then proceeds a very delicate task, “la coupe”. The first portion “les têtes” is very high in alcohol and put aside (1-2% volume). Then comes “le cœur”, an eau-de-vie clear and limpid
Pineau des Charentes
A LEGENDARY ORIGIN
According to legend, pineau des Charentes was created by a Charentais wine-grower by accident in 1859. The man poured by mistake grape must (juice) in a barrel that already had cognac eau-de-vie. A few years later, after a big harvest, the precious barrel was needed. He discovered a beautiful drink, pineau des Charentes.
The cellar master work
Cognac is a subtle blend of different eaux-de-vie from different years with the goal to get an aromatic bouquet and a constant quality in the desired Cognac.
How to taste Cognac
A prestigious and unique eau-de-vie, cognac is known all over the planet. Thanks to its aromas developed over the years by the interaction with the wood in barrels, the contact with air and the blending work done by the cellar master, cognac reveals an aromatic richness and a unique taste.
Cognac VS, VSOP, XO : the different Cognac quality grades
When it comes to choosing a bottle of Cognac, the range of different grades on offer can make selecting the best one a little complicated. The labels on the bottles are printed with V.S., X.O., V.S.O.P. and there are sometimes stars on the classification too. The price of each of the Cognac grades varies a great deal as well, so what does it all mean? What is the difference between a VSOP Cognac and XO Cognac ? Have a look at our guide to the classification of Cognac so you can understand what you are buying. The Classification of Cognac What is the difference between brandy, Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados? Firstly, it is important to know that Cognac