My World of Brandy

For the third blog entry it time to visit the worlds most famous brandy, namely Cognac. Cognac is a type of brandy that is produced in the French district of Cognac and there are many rules regarding Cognac, which limits the grapes used to produce the wine and also the rules says that the brandy must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in Frenc oak barrels from Limouosin or Troncais. But more of this in a later blog post. Pierre Ferrand is situated in the Angeac terroir in the heart of Grande Champagne in Cognac. They make several different cognacs and Selection des Anges jas been aged about 30 years in oak barrels before being bottled. From what I have heard is that this cognac is blended using 4-5 oak casks. So what can be said of this Cognac? Age: About 30 years. Grapes: 100% Ugni Blanc ABV 40% Colour of the Cognac: Amber Nose of the Cognac: Fruity, oaky with some vanilla and spices. Taste of the Cognac: Fresh, deep with spices and vanilla an