1. How old is cognac? It is relatively new. Double distillation was discovered around 1750 and cognac originated after this discovery. First cognac was made around 1100-1200. It is not so old, maybe four hundred years Very old. The Romains already drank it. Click to see an explanation in a new tab. 2. Louis XIII is a famous cognac, but who makes it? Courvoisier Hennessy Rémy Martin Martell Click to see an explanation in a new tab 3. Cognac is very often a blend. What is meant by that? All of these are true The cognac is made of cognacs of different Cru’s The cognac is made of cognacs of different brands The cognac is made of cognacs of different vineyards The cognac is made of different vintages Click to see an explanation in a new tab 4. The phrase ‘grande champagne’ on a bottle of cognac means that the cognac is of a high quality refers to one of the districts in the cognac region. has no meaning in the world of cognac is used to indicate a big vineyard. Click to see an explanation in a new tab 5. What is cognac made of? grapes grains berries rye apples Click to see an explanation in a new tab 6. Is cognac and brandy one and the same? Yes No Click to see an explanation in a new tab. 7. What wine is used for making cognac? White wine Red wine Both white and red wine is used. Click for an explanation in a new tab. Loading …