Introduction cognacs beyond Europe into the United States,
IntroductionCognac is atype of brandy, a spirit made from fruit. In the case of cognac, the fruit isexclusively grapes grown in the Cognac region of France, which are known fortheir aromatic superiority. The use ofthe name cognac is protected under French law. It is AOC, Appellation d’OrigineContrôlée, and there are three main requirements to satisfy: First, it must bemade from specific grape varieties, such as Ugni Blanc. Second, it must betwice distilled in copper pot stills. And third, it must be aged in oak barrelsfor at least two years.Thanks tothese requirements, cognac captures the original aromatic and fruity aromas ofgrapes to […]