Cognac

Cognac is named after a town in the Department of Charente, which lies north of Bordeaux and inland from the Atlantic coast of France. Here many of the world’s best brandies are produced from wines made with Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard grapes. They are grown in chalky and clay soils. Cognac is double distilled in a unique pot still called the Charentais Alembic. Cognac by law is matured in Limousin or Troncais oak barrels for at least two years. Very Special (V.S.) is aged for at least two years, Very Special Old Pale (V.S.O.P) is aged for at least four years, and Extra Old (X.O.) is Cognac that has been aged for at least six years. Cognac can only be produced in the Cognac region