So you think you’re an expert, huh? 1. The chauffe-vin in the middle of the picture is an obligatory part of the alambic. Correct False Click to see an explanation in a new tab 2. 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? 220.000 hectares 330.000 hectares 280.000 hectares 160.000 hectares 100.000 hectares Click to see an explanation in a new tab 3. Which Roman emperor granted the right to grow vines in Saintonge? Gaius Julius Caesar Nero Marcus Aurelius Probus Titus Flavius Domitianus Click to see an explanation in a new tab 4. How does cognac gets its golden colour? From the distillation process From the tannins of the grape in the skin, pips and stems From the wood of the oak casks in which it is aged Click to see an explanation in a new tab 5. How many liters of wine you need for one 0.7L bottle of cognac? 7 1 5 12 20 2 Click to see an explanation in a new tab 6. Who played a decisive role in the creation of the Cru classification? Henri Coquand Pierre Viala Antonio dal Piaz Click to see an explanation in a new tab 7. How many of the cognac districts have an appellation controlée of their own? 4 6 5 Click to see an explanation in a new tab Loading …
