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1
Q

What are the 2 overarching styles of Brandy?

A
  1. Brandy made from fruit other than grapes
  2. Brandy made from wine
2
Q

Name 2 wine-based brandies.

A
  1. Cognac AOP
  2. Armagnac AOP
3
Q

Name 2 fruit-based brandies.

A
  1. Calvados AOP
  2. Eau de Vie (not allowed to be made from grapes)
4
Q

Where are Cognac AOP and Armagnac AOP in relation to the city of Bordeaux?

A
  • Cognac AOP is NORTH of the city of Bordeaux
  • Armagnac AOP is SOUTHEAST of the city of Bordeaux

Part of Cognac’s AOP is on the Atlantic coast
Armagnac is landlocked

5
Q

Cognac is a brandy fermented from what?

A

White grape-based wines, with the main grape being Ugni Blanc

6
Q

Armagnac is a brandy fermented from what?

A

Grape-based wines (most are white but a few can have pink skins)

7
Q

How many times is Cognac distilled?

In what vessel is Cognac distilled?

A

Twice distilled in copper pot stills

8
Q

How many times is Armagnac distilled?

In what vessel is Armagnac distilled?

A

Once distilled in a continuous still

9
Q

What is the aging requirement for Cognac AOP?

A

Minimum 2 years in French oak barrels

10
Q

What is the aging requirement for Armagnac AOP?

A

Minimum 2 years in French oak barrels

11
Q

What is unique to the Armagnac region in France?

A

Armagnac is the ONLY place in France that allows the use of a hybrid grape (Baco) in wine production.

12
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Where is Calvados AOP?

A

Northwestern France in Normandy, on the Atlantic coast

13
Q

What product is Calvados AOP distilled from?

A

Apple cider and/or pear cider

14
Q

Which type of still is used to make Calvados AOP?

A

Both pot + continuous stills – depends on the subregion.

15
Q

What are the requirements when making a traditional Calvados AOP?

A

Twice distilled in a copper pot still

16
Q

What are the aging requirements for Calvados AOP?

A

Minimum 2 years in French oak barrels

17
Q

What does ‘eau de vie’ translate to in English?

A

Water of life

18
Q

When are most Eaux de Vie bottled?

Why?

A
  • Immediately after distillation
  • To preserve essence of the fruit’s character
19
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Give at least 3 examples of an Eau de Vie.

A
  1. Kirsch (cherry)
  2. Framboise (raspberry)
  3. Poire William (pear)
  4. Blume Marillen (apricot)
  5. Mirabelle (plum)