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Old 03-11-2009, 05:06 PM   #11
robofan
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Default Re: whiskey, cognac, brandy

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol View Post
I thought Chard. was the main grape in Cognac?

No Chard in Cognac.

From Cognac World

The entire Cognac vineyard covers around 80.000 hectares (1 hectare = 2,47 acres) and 15.000 plantations that produce white wine for the production of Cognac. The main grape variety that is planted is Ugni blanc (mostly "Folle Blanche" and "Colombard"). This slow ripening variety is very resistant to diseases and produces a wine that has two vital qualities : a high level of acidity and a generally low alcohol content.
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