Cognac is an elite alcoholic beverage thatdiffers in its strength. This is a quality and rich men's alcohol. It requires a special backstage atmosphere and endurance of the tasters. "Meuk" - French cognac, known throughout the world, belongs to this category. A great drink that is respected among English aristocrats.
What is cognac?
This alcoholic beverage is a definitevariety of brandy. Produce cognac from individual grape varieties. To create it, use a special French technology. The first mention of cognac dates back to the first century BC, and widely spread in the eighteenth century. During the production of cognac, white grape variety "trebbiano" is used, which has a high acidity and yield. In addition, it is resistant to disease. To create cognac, they use varieties "Montil", "Folk Blanche", "Colombar". The production of this alcohol includes several stages. In most cases, the beverage is produced by mixing several alcohols of different aging years.
Cognac is a drink that does not require haste intime of consumption. It contains tannins, which slow down the process of intoxication. However, you need to be careful with it. To drink it should be a little, slowly, stretching pleasure. In France cognac is regulated and highly appreciated, as it is a national drink.
Brand History
"Meukov" (cognac) has its distribution in thenineteenth century, more precisely in 1862, when the brothers Karl and August Meukov from Silesia engaged in its production and opened a cognac house. Before they started creating cognac, they bought white wines for the Russian emperor for several years. Thanks to their entrepreneurial spirit and connections in Scandinavia and Russia, the brothers quickly found success. But they did not lead the production of cognac for long. After their death inherited the case of Thomas Shepherd, who supplied "Meuk" (cognac) to Asia and Russia. Over time, the cognac house often changed its owners, but the "Russianness" of the drink remained unchanged, the taste of which differs from the international standards for cognac production.
Taste qualities
«Меуков» (коньяк), описание вкуса которого presented in the article, embodies the mixture of Russian tradition and French performance. It distinguishes the drink from others with a full and harmonious sweet taste, extraordinary softness and richness. Producers use fruits, berries, nuts and spices to achieve the desired flavor and sensations. The cognac of the house "Meukov" contains forty percent of alcohol and leaves after itself an unusually rich and long aftertaste. Stored can be quite long, even at home. It is not recommended to "slaughter" the flavor with other drinks during the tasting.
How to produce the cognac "Meuk"?
Производство любых алкогольных напитков не lends itself to disclosure, but creates cognac by the rules, high quality standards, adopted many years ago. For the cognac "Meuk" grow the best varieties of grapes, which give a high yield annually. After the main ingredient is collected, an important stage of juice extraction begins. Special presses are used for this. Then the grape juice passes the fermentation stage for a period of three weeks. At the end of this procedure, the beverage is sent for distillation. It is divided into two stages.
- During the first, the producer gets a base, which is called raw spirit. His fortress reaches thirty-two percent.
- Второй этап – вторичная дистилляция спирта-сырца, as a result of which a qualitative brandy base is obtained. It is her manufacturer who stands in oak barrels for the set time.
Cognac becomes alcohol only after a two-yearaging in the barrel. Store cognac in this form can be up to a hundred years, which does not affect its taste. However, long exposure does not stimulate change processes. Taking into account the fact that cognac is an elite product, it is important to use it correctly. Traditionally it is drunk from low spherical glasses on a short wide leg. The top is narrower. To enjoy the aroma of cognac, tasters and amateurs rotate it in a glass.
Design of the bottle "Meukov"
It differs not only in its taste qualities,but also the appearance of the packaging "Meuk" (cognac). The bottle photo confirms the originality and uniqueness of this brand. In 1979, the new owner of the cognac house, Michel Coste, invented a symbol that correctly characterized this strong drink. Since that time, the bottle has been decorated with a three-dimensional image of a transparent / gold / black panther. This wild cat, seemingly feminine, soft and dexterous, has great strength and tough character.
Meukov products
Alcoholic drink that has been preserved forFor a long time, the Russian tradition of taste is respected all over the world. "Meuk" (cognac) manufacturer produces the following names: VSOP Superieur, XO, Special, Napoleon, VS and Rarissime. The latter can be stored for seventy years, increasing its taste. Cognac Meukow XO Cognac has a rich shade of amber and a beautiful musical bouquet, which includes cinnamon, ripe fruit, almonds and vanilla. The taste of alcohol is as balanced and soft as possible. Leaves aftertaste. The fortress is held for twenty-five years. On the bottle of this brandy cognac depicted panther, covered with real gold twenty-fourth test. "Meuk", brandy VS, has a golden amber color. This drink has a mild flavor with woody notes of nutmeg and licorice. The aroma of the product is pronounced, has fruit notes. Before you go on sale, this brandy is aged for six years in oak barrels.
Price where to buy
"Meuk" (cognac) for sale in storesalcoholic beverages, in the departments of supermarkets with the appropriate name. This is not a cheap alcohol, so the low cost per bottle should alert customers. The price of brandy starts from two thousand rubles and above, depending on the type. Today, absolutely any alcohol can be ordered in specialized online stores. Manufacturers recommend to buy alcohol products exclusively in stores that specialize in such a sale, guarantee high quality products, its proper storage. From fake elite brandy no one is immune. The bottle must have a special manufacturer's label, production data, barcode, product name, capacity, strength, indication of the appellation (accessories).
Reviews
Judging by the reviews of buyers Meukov cognac,This is perhaps the best brandy house that produces strong elite alcohol. Buyers claim that the drink gets better with age: the longer it is stored, the richer its taste. Some say that this is the most popular brandy brand. "Meuk" (cognac) reviews of many buyers are recommended for holidays and as an expensive gift. Cognac house produces different types of products, for example, meukow 90 Proof tasters do not recommend to use in its pure form, as it was created exclusively for cocktails and heavy for an independent drink. According to other consumers, the Meuki cognac is too simple and has a flat taste. To find out whose opinion is correct, drink is worth a try.
