Ugni Blanc grape is used because it is perfect for distilling because of its high acidity and low sugar content.
Cognac is the finest form of brandy and it s snooty cousin Champagne – can only come from a legally defined regions in France surrounding town of Cognac. It is considered very height of brandy.
Once called ‘liqueur of gods’, cognac comes from double distillation, and receives a lot of attention.
Cognacs have a widely varied style. Some are light and ethereal; some are dark and heavy, tasting of caramel. Each Cognac producer guards the secrets that make possible his distinctive blend.
The major cognac houses, like Hennessey, Martell, Courvoisier, Remy Martin or Hine, have become household names.
The lesser known cousin of cognac is armagnac, only this distilled in a different part of France. But armagnac brandy is drier in taste than cognac.
What is Cognac?
