What is Cognac made from?

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What is Cognac made from?

Answer 1

GRAPES....but here is info from Cognac Hennesy website:

  

    

Cognac is made exclusively from grapes. It comes from a clearly defined region of France, around the town of Cognac. Its outstanding environment is unique in the world. With its chalky, stony soil and sunny temperate climate the region is perfect for vine growing.



The traditional vineyard of the cognac region is divided into six growing areas (crus in French), each with its different characteristics. To ensure the exceptional quality of its cognacs, Hennessy uses only eaux-de-vie from the first four crus, those which have the best topsoil and very chalky subsoil.



The grape variety covering most of the vineyard for the production of cognac is called Ugni Blanc which produces a fruity, light white wine ideal for distillation.

Answer 2

Cognac,named after the town of Cognac in France, is a brandy, which must be produced in the region surrounding the town. The wine to be distilled must be made from at least 90 percent Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche or Colombard grapes. The rest of the wine can consist of ten selected grapes. However, most wine is made from Ugni Blanc only. It must be distilled twice in copper pot stills and aged at least two and a half years in oak barrels in order to be called "cognac".

Answer 3

Cognac named after the town of Cognac in France, is a brandy, which must be produced in the region surrounding the town. The wine to be distilled must be made from at least 90 percent Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche or Colombard grapes. The rest of the wine can consist of ten selected grapes. However, most wine is made from Ugni Blanc only. It must be distilled twice in copper pot stills and aged at least two and a half years in oak barrels in order to be called "cognac".

Answer 4

Grapes.

It is an expensive Brandy.

Answer 5

Grapes, simply, but for a more detailed explanation...

Answer 6

distillation of grapes