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Brandy Journey · France

Grande & Petite Champagne

Cognac from white chalk

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Grande & Petite Champagne in depth

The Grande Champagne is the innermost cru of Cognac and has nothing to do with Champagne. Chalk soils, Ugni blanc and the Fine Champagne blend define this brandy.

1Region & HistoryChalk, not Champagne2Fruit & Raw MaterialUgni on chalk3Mash & FermentationBase wine without sulfur4DistillationTwice through the still5Maturation & StorageOak and the angels' share6Style of brandyFine Champagne explained7TastingBlossom, apricot, nut8Food & TraditionPineau and digestif
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