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Cognac named after the town of Cognac in
France, is the most famous variety of brandy, produced in the
wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name,
in the French Departements of Charente and Charente-Maritime. The town
of Cognac is one of only three officially demarcated brandy regions in
Europe; the others are the French town of Armagnac and the Spanish
town of Jerez.
According to French Law, in order to bear the name, Cognac must meet
strenuous legal requirements, ensuring that the 300-year old
production process remains unchanged. It must be made from at least
90% Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, or Colombard grapes, although Ugni
Blanc, specifically Saint-Emilion grapes, are today virtually the
exclusive variety used. The remainder may consist of the grape
varieties Folignan, Jurançon blanc, Meslier St-François (also called
Blanc Ramé), Sélect, Montils, and Sémillon, It must be
distilled twice in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in
French oak barrels, from the Limousin or Troncais forests, and the
barrels must be sealed airtight. |
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