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Cognac, Armangnac, & Pisco Flashcards

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What is the overall climate of Cognac

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Maritime

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What ocean influences the climate of Cognac

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The Atlantic

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What river runs through the heart of the Cognac region

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Charente River

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What are ‘chais’ in Cognac

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Cellars

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Where are the ‘chias’ in Cognac locater

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Along the Charente river to take advantage of the humid environment

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Who mapped the individual sub-regions of Cognac based on soil type and quality

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Professor Henri Coquand

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What are the 6 concentric regions of Cognac

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Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne
Borderies
Fins Bois
Bons Bois
Bois Ordinaries

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What is the soil type of Grande Champagne

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Campian Chalk

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What is the soil type of Petite Champagne

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Santonian Chalk

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What is the soil type of the Borderies

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Groies, Chalk, Clay

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What is the soil type of Fins Bois

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Clay, Limestone, Kimmerdgian Marl

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What is the soil type of Bons Bois

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Sandy Chalk, Clay

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What is the soil type of Bois Ordinaires

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Sand, Marsh

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What are the requirements for a sub-region of Cognac to appear on a label

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100% of grapes must originate from the named sub-region

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What are the requirements for ‘Fine Champagne’ labelling in Cognac

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Min. 50% of grapes from the Grande Champagne, the remainder must be from Petite Champagne

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What are the ‘Big 4’ of Cognac

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Hennessy
Martell
Remy Martin
Courvosier

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Who founded Hennessy and in what year

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Richard Hennessy in 1765

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Who founded Martell and in what year

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Jean Martell in 1715

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What is the flagship product of Martell

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Cordon Bleu XO

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What is unique about Cordon Bleu XO

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Sourced entirely from the Borderies and Fins Bois regions in Cognac

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What year was Remy Martin founded

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1724

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What two regions does Remy Martin focus on

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Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne

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In what year and what city was Courvosier founded

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1804
Paris (later relocated to Cognac)

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Who is the largest landholder in the Borderies

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Camus

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Who was historically Camus' (Cognac) biggest market
Russia (pre-revolution)
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What is the sole focus of Delamain Coganc
XO matured in old casks, exclusively from Grande Champagne
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What two grapes dominated in Cognac prior to Phylloxera
Folle Blanche Colombard
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What is the dominant grape varietal of Cognac
Ugni Blanc
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What is the Premiere Chauffe
First distillation in Cognac, turns base wine into brouillis
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What is Brouillis
Result of the first distillation in Cognac
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What is Bonne Chauffe
The second distillation in Cognac, in which Brouillis is turned into young un-aged Cognac
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What is the name for the pot stills used in Cognac double-distillation
Alembic Charentais
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How many times is Cognac distilles
Twice
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What is Bouilleur de Cru in Cognac
A 'grower distiller'
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What is Bouilleur de Profession in Cognac
A negociant who purchases wine to distill and re-sell
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How much of a barrel is lost per year to the 'angel's share' in Cognac
2%
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Where are the finest barrels held within a 'chais' in Cognac
'Paradis' (The heart of the cellar)
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What type of oak is required for aging in Cognac
French Oak
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled VS
2 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Selection
2 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled De Luxe
2 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Superior
3 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Cuvée Superior
3 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled VSOP
4 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Reserve
4 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Rare
4 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Royal
4 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Vielle Reserve
5 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Reserve Royal
5 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Napoleon
6 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Excellence
6 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Supreme
6 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled XO
10 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Hors d'Age
10 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Gold
10 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Imperial
10 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled Ancestral
10 years
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What is the minimum aging required for Cognac labeled XXO
14 years
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What minimum ABV must Cognac be diluted to following aging
40% minimum
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What are the three additives authorized in Cognac
Sugar Caramel Boisé
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What is Boisé
Oak chips and dark syrup blended together to add the impression of longer oak aging to a Cognac
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What glassware is Cognac ideally served in
A tulip glass with a small round bowl and narrow top
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What is the ideal service temperature of Cognac
64 degrees Fahrenheit
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What region is Armagnac produced in
Gascony
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What are the four main grape varietals of Armagnac
Baco 22-A Ugni Blanc Colombard Folle Blanche
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What are the three sub-regions of Armagnac
Bas-Armagnac Haut-Armagnac Ténaréze
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What shelteres Armagnac from the Atlantic
Miles of pine forests
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What is the westernmost sub-region of Armagnac
Bas-Armagnac
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What are the soil types of the Bas-Armagnac
Sand Boulbenes Saubles-Fauves
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What is Saubles-Fauves in Armagnac
Iron-rich sand
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What are the soils of Tenareze
Clay Limestone
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What type of still is typically used in Armagnac
Column still
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What are 'chai' in Armagnac
Above-ground cellars
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What four additives are authorized in Armagnac
Water Caramel Sugar Syrup Boisé
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What is the min. aging required for Hors d'Age Armagnac
10 years
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What ABV is vintage Armagnac typically bottles at
45-48% alcohol
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What is Blanche Armagnac
A neutral grape spirit produced in Armagnac that is not barrel aged and traditionally used for cocktails
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Domaine Boingneres
Bas-Armagnac
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Laberdolive
Bas-Armagnac
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Château de Tariquet
Bas-Armagnac
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Château de Briat
Bas-Armagnac
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Château de Pellehaut
Tenareze
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What sub-region of Armagnac would you find Château Busca-Maniban
Tenareze
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Name 2 major negociants in Armagnac
Château de Laubade Darroze
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What two countries is Pisco traditionally produced in
Peru Chile
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What is 'Puro' Pisco
Distilled from a single grape varietal
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What is 'Acholado' Pisco
Distilled from a blend of aromatic and non-aromatic varietals
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What is 'Mosto Verde'
Distilled from fresh must interrupted during fermentation
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What style of wine is produced in Pineau des Charentes AOC
Vin de Liqueur in Blanc, Rosé, or Rouge
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What is used to fortify Pineau des Charentes AOC
Cognac eau-de-vie
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What does 'Old' indicate on a label of Pineau des Charentes AOC
Min. 7 years oak aging
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What does 'Extra or Very Old' indicate on a label of Pineau des Charentes AOC
Min. 12 years oak aging
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What are the maximum yields in Pineau des Charentes AOC
85 hl/ha
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What are the major 3 red grapes for Pineau des Charentes AOC
Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec
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What are the major 3 white grapes for Pineau des Charentes AOC
Colombard Folle Blanche Jurançon Blanc

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