So you think you’re an expert, huh? 1. Phylloxera is a pest that almost destroyed all vineyards in Europe. When did this crisis take place in the cognac region? 1820-1830 1890-1910 1750-1755 1870-1890 1780-1790 Click to see an explanation in a new tab 2. What is a synonym for Ugni blanc? St. émilion Sauvignon blanc Mesnier Colombard Click to see an explanation in a new tab 3. How many of the cognac districts have an appellation controlée of their own? 5 4 6 Click to see an explanation in a new tab 4. Under what name are the people in the cognac region known? Aquitaines Foulageurs Bouilleurs de cognac Cognaçaises Cagouillards Click to see an explanation in a new tab 5. Which grape variety is only partly allowed in a blend? Colombard Folle blanche Ugni blanc Folignan blanc Click to see an explanation in a new tab 6. Who played a decisive role in the creation of the Cru classification? Henri Coquand Antonio dal Piaz Pierre Viala Click to see an explanation in a new tab 7. The total extent of the cognac vineyard is now around 80.000 hectares. How much was it just before the outbreak of the Phylloxera crisis? 280.000 hectares 160.000 hectares 330.000 hectares 100.000 hectares 220.000 hectares Click to see an explanation in a new tab Loading …