Cognac [kōn-yak]
noun
1. A variety of brandy produced in the wine-growing region of Cognac, France.
Great, now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s dive into a few more key words related to that delicious drink that is cognac. Specifically, Rémy Martin Cognac—the house that’s been turning grapes into a far more interesting product since 1724.
Eau-de-Vie: A French term that translates to “water of life,” or a clear, unaged, distilled spirit made from fruit. Cognac, for example, is an eau-de-vie de vin (a distilled spirit made from grapes) that’s then aged in oak casks.
1738: The year that King Louis XV of France granted a recognition of excellence to Rémy Martin.
VSOP: This designation stands for Very Superior Old Pale and signifies a blend in which the youngest brandy is stored for at least four years in oak casks.
XO: This designation stands for Extra Old and signifies a blend in which the youngest brandy is stored for at least six years in oak casks. Rémy Martin blends over 400 of the brand’s finest eaux-de-vie into their XO expression.
Cellar Master: The person (in this case, Mr. Baptiste Loiseau) in charge of guarding the cognac, supervising its meticulous aging process and blending barrels together.
Limousin Oak: Wood sourced from the Limousin forest and crafted into barrels by expert coopers.
noun
1. A variety of brandy produced in the wine-growing region of Cognac, France.
Great, now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s dive into a few more key words related to that delicious drink that is cognac. Specifically, Rémy Martin Cognac—the house that’s been turning grapes into a far more interesting product since 1724.
Eau-de-Vie: A French term that translates to “water of life,” or a clear, unaged, distilled spirit made from fruit. Cognac, for example, is an eau-de-vie de vin (a distilled spirit made from grapes) that’s then aged in oak casks.
1738: The year that King Louis XV of France granted a recognition of excellence to Rémy Martin.
VSOP: This designation stands for Very Superior Old Pale and signifies a blend in which the youngest brandy is stored for at least four years in oak casks.
XO: This designation stands for Extra Old and signifies a blend in which the youngest brandy is stored for at least six years in oak casks. Rémy Martin blends over 400 of the brand’s finest eaux-de-vie into their XO expression.
Cellar Master: The person (in this case, Mr. Baptiste Loiseau) in charge of guarding the cognac, supervising its meticulous aging process and blending barrels together.
Limousin Oak: Wood sourced from the Limousin forest and crafted into barrels by expert coopers.
