1. Eau-de-vie has to age two years before it is allowed to be called cognac. Wrong Right Click for an explanation in a new tab. 2. Cognac is very often a blend. What is meant by that? All of these are true The cognac is made of cognacs of different vineyards The cognac is made of different vintages The cognac is made of cognacs of different Cru’s The cognac is made of cognacs of different brands Click to see an explanation in a new tab 3. Like wine, cognac in a bottle (usually) gets better when you keep it in your cellar. Wrong Right Click to see an explanation in a new tab 4. Is cognac and brandy one and the same? No Yes Click to see an explanation in a new tab. 5. How old is cognac? It is not so old, maybe four hundred years Very old. The Romains already drank it. It is relatively new. Double distillation was discovered around 1750 and cognac originated after this discovery. First cognac was made around 1100-1200. Click to see an explanation in a new tab. 6. Which is the bigger cru (cognac district)? Petite champagne Grande champagne Borderies Click for an explanation in a new tab. 7. What is the difference between Premier Cru and Grande Champagne’? Grande Champagne is an area and Premier Cru is a quality. Both are qualities but Grande Champagne is a better quality than Premier Cru It is the same. Click to see an explanation in a new tab Loading …
