So you think you’re an expert, huh? 1. Before the outbreak of the phylloxera crisis the total extent of the cognac vineyard was 280.000 hectares. How much was it some twenty years later at its lowest? Almost completely destroyed vineyard at the end of the 19th century. 120.000 hectares 160.000 hectares 40.000 hectares 70.000 hectares 200.000 hectares Click to see an explanation in a new tab 2. Under what name are the people in the cognac region known? Aquitaines Cagouillards Bouilleurs de cognac Foulageurs Cognaçaises Click to see an explanation in a new tab 3. How does cognac gets its golden colour? From the wood of the oak casks in which it is aged From the tannins of the grape in the skin, pips and stems From the distillation process Click to see an explanation in a new tab 4. 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 5. What is a synonym for Ugni blanc? Sauvignon blanc St. émilion Mesnier Colombard Click to see an explanation in a new tab 6. Balzac is the name of: A grape variety, a poltician or part of an alambic (can refer to all three) A grape variety used in the past for making cognac A French politician from the 19th century A part of an alambic (pot still) Click to see an explanation in a new tab 7. How many of the cognac districts have an appellation controlée of their own? 5 6 4 Click to see an explanation in a new tab Loading …
