What is white cognac?

White Cognac is a type of French brandy, which is generally made by distillation of white wine in oak barrels. It is usually produced in almost the same way as other types of cognac, but usually has a much lighter color because it is not as long. Freshly distilled white cognac can be very strong and contains up to 70 percent of alcohol, although most distillers dilute brandy to about 40 percent of alcohol. Although cognac distillation is an important part of the history of the cognac area of ​​Western France, the white cognac is considered to be a modern era. It is said to be a refreshing drink, with a fresh fruit taste, preferably served cold or mixed in cocktails.

Cognac Brandies are traditionally distilled in the cognac area in France, about 289 miles (465 km) southwest of Paris, on the Atlantic coast. The region boasts 15,000 vineyards and produces Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche, three types of grapes that are commonly used to produce cognac. These grape variations are generally very resistant and usualThey produce acid white wine, which contains low alcohol levels. The vineyards of the cognac area are said to cover about 197,600 acres (80,000 hectares).

Most cognacs are produced by producing white wine from grapes grown in the area of ​​cognac. This wine often has an alcohol content of about seven percent. The wine is generally distilled twice and creates a strong and pure liquid that can be up to 70 percent of alcohol. This liquid then ages in oak barrels, usually for at least two years, although usually much longer than that.

It is assumed that the cognac takes its color from the barrels themselves, so the longer the liqueur ages in the barrels, the darker it can happen. White cognac is therefore pale color, because it is usually not aged when it comes to darker varieties. While some fine cognac varieties can be aging 50 years and usually much longer, white cognac is often starting for at least 15 years.

typeFrench brandy known as White Cognac can be difficult to find. Hennessy can be the most popular white cognac distillery, but Hennessy Pure White is often difficult to find outside France. The Henness Pure White bottle generally start at about $ 40 in the US (USD), but may increase significantly depending on the position of the buyer, the age of the bottle and other factors.