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Cognac is a variety of brandy named after the French region where it is produced. This drink is made from the double distillation of white wine in copper stills and its subsequent aging in native oak barrels.
In order to receive the cognac label, this type of brandy must be produced in the designation of origin that gives it its name, Cognac (France). This means that, unlike brandy, which is produced in several countries around the world, cognac is only made in France.
How is cognac made?
The raw material for cognac is wine from local white grapes, characterized by its high acidity and low alcohol content, which makes it an ideal candidate for distillation.
After the fermentation of the wine, a double distillation is carried out in copper stills. This last one is a characteristic technique for the elaboration of cognac, which allows to obtain a pure and refined result.
With the first distillation, the eau-de-vie called 'brouillis' is obtained, which has an alcohol content of about 30°. The result of the second distillation, or 'bonne chauffe', is a liquid with around 70° of alcohol, which is then reduced with water.
After this, the eau-de-vie is placed inside oak barrels to be aged for a period of no less than two years, although it is usually much longer.
Through this process, the flavors of the cognac are softened, while the colors and aromas of the wood are stained. The longer the aging period, the more concentrated the notes it acquires from contact with the oak.
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Buy Cognac
Cognac is a variety of brandy named after the French region where it is produced. This drink is made from the double distillation of white wine in copper stills and its subsequent aging in native oak barrels.
In order to receive the cognac label, this type of brandy must be produced in the designation of origin that gives it its name, Cognac (France). This means that, unlike brandy, which is produced in several countries around the world, cognac is only made in France.
How is cognac made?
The raw material for cognac is wine from local white grapes, characterized by its high acidity and low alcohol content, which makes it an ideal candidate for distillation.
After the fermentation of the wine, a double distillation is carried out in copper stills. This last one is a characteristic technique for the elaboration of cognac, which allows to obtain a pure and refined result.
With the first distillation, the eau-de-vie called 'brouillis' is obtained, which has an alcohol content of about 30°. The result of the second distillation, or 'bonne chauffe', is a liquid with around 70° of alcohol, which is then reduced with water.
After this, the eau-de-vie is placed inside oak barrels to be aged for a period of no less than two years, although it is usually much longer.
Through this process, the flavors of the cognac are softened, while the colors and aromas of the wood are stained. The longer the aging period, the more concentrated the notes it acquires from contact with the oak.