Cognac and Armagnac are the same type of wine and brandy produced in two producing areas.

Cognac

Cognac, transliterated as "Cognac", is located in southwestern France and is a small town in the Charente Province north of Bordeaux.

The French government promulgated a wine law that stipulates that only the brandy produced in the 36 counties and cities around the town of Cognac in the Charente Province can be named cognac (cognac). The authority of the brandy region is worthy of being called the "King of Brandy".

Armagnac

In Hong Kong, Taiwan and the south of our country, it is customary to call it Armagnac.

Armagnac is located in the Gascony region of France, 100 miles south of the Bordeaux region. According to the Appellation of Origin Law promulgated by France, only Armagnac (produced in southwest France) is Armagnac (Armanac), Gilles County (gers), Landers County, Royer Gallen and other legal production areas can be called Armagnac (Armangnac) brandy. Brandy outside the legal production area is not allowed to be marked on the trademark. The name of Armagnac can only be labeled brandy.

Armagnac brandy originated earlier than Cognac, appearing around the 15th century. It is known as the world's earliest "water of life" (eau de vie, French liqueur) meaning).

Brewing process:

The grapes used in both are similar and are produced in St. Emilion and Folleblanche. The production methods of the two brandies are similar. They are both workshops passed down by the family from generation to generation, and the quality is strictly guaranteed.

White wine produced in Cognac and Armagnac regions has higher acidity and slightly lower alcohol content. The primary and secondary distillations of Cognac are carried out continuously, while for Armagnac they are carried out separately. The pure copper Armagnac still invented in 1818 is used to distill Armagnac. It is distilled once using a unique semi-continuous still. The distilled Armagnac is as clear as water and has a high alcohol content. Contains volatile substances that contribute to Armagnac’s unique taste.

Another difference is that Cognac’s storage barrels are made of limousin oak, while Armagnac’s barrels are made of black oak.

In terms of taste, Cognac has a soft, mellow and complex aroma, and its taste is exquisite. The wine is amber in color, clear and transparent, and the alcohol content is generally around 43 degrees. Compared with Cognac, Armagnac has a stronger aroma, fresher and more powerful taste, and has a masculine style. Most of the wines are amber in color, dark and shiny.

The planting area of ??Cognac vineyards is about 70,000 hectares, while Armagnac has only 2,000 hectares, with an annual output of 6-8 million bottles. Rare things are valuable, which may make Armagnac's status a little more noble.

Armagnac and Cognac are both specialties that the French are proud of.

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