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- Aged two years in oak barrels
- Grapes used: Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche
- Made from dry white wine, distilled in alembic copper pots
- Some cognacs sell for thousands of dollars
- Cognac production areas: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaire
- The word champagne is thought to be a derivation of the word "compagne" and refers to the chalky soil which is found in cognac production regions
- Many cognac houses work with small producers who run their own farms in the cognac region
- Small growers sometimes also produce their own cognacs
- Single estate cognacs generally aged longer and more diverse in flavor
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Cognac Brands
- Dupuy - Dupuy produces a variety of cognacs and products. Their "Very Special" cognac is derived from the Ugni Blanc grape and can be aged for up to ten years. Dupuy recommends drinking neat from a snifter or using in a flambe.
- Grand Marnier - An orange liqueur, Grand Marnier is not cognac, but a beverage made from oranges, used often in cocktails. It is an 80 proof liqueur also consumed sparingly as a substitute for dessert wine
- Hennessy - Three million cases of Hennessy cognac sell worldwide each year, making it one of the best selling distilled wines in the world. In 2003, CNN reported that Kim Jong Il is the world's number one purchaser of Hennessy.
- Remy Martin - Remy Martin is one of the most prominent producers of "Champagne Cognac," meaning the brandy is produced from within the Cognac region in France. Remy Martin first distilled his cognac in 1724. Their premier cognac is called Louis XIII.
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Cognac Questions
What is the best Cognac and why? 4 AnswersThere a number of good Cognacs, each with a different characteristic taste. After experimenting with the younger versions (VS, VSOP) and finding one you like yo... read more
Which is the best alcohol Vodka or Cognac? 1 AnswerThis is a matter of taste. Cognac has taste and vodka doesn't. Good beer is better than either. read more
What is the best way to enjoy Cognac? be specific. 6 AnswersBuy Cognac. Pour a reasonable amount into a snifter/ballon glass. Lift the glass so the ballon is resting in your palm. This will warm the Cognac and give it ... read more
are there any health benefits to drinking cognac vs. other liquor? Afterall its made from red grapes. 1 AnswerYes! Cognac is actually referred to as "the healing drink" because of its many health benefits. Some of these are: It is rich in polyphenol, which research sug... read more
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Cognac Brands
- Note: The majority of the links in this section are to sites that require the user to be 21 to enter.
- Grand Marnier
- Hennessy
- Braastad
- Rémy Martin
- Camus
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