The history of the origin of this noble drinkrooted in the distant past. Thus, the highly valued product of winemaking today appeared in France in the 17th century. It was an unexpected discovery of wine-makers when they had to reduce the volume of wine going for export by distilling it. As a result, brandy alcohol was obtained - a liquid with a subtle oak aroma and wonderful taste.
Already in those days, the question arose of howdrink brandy. At the court of Louis XIV, for example, it was used diluted with water and in small portions. Currently, consumption has become an exquisite ceremony, especially in his homeland - in France, which is considered the world leader in the manufacture and consumption of this magnificent drink.
Cognacs produced today can be divided into three main groups:
- single;
- vintage;
- collectible.
All professionals who know how to drink brandycorrectly, they assure that with age this elite drink becomes darker in color, and its taste is denser and refined. A sustained product of high quality has a thick transparent consistency, its drops flowing along the walls of a glass leave a kind of “cognac legs”, as experts call them.
Philosophy of use
Over several years and sometimesFor decades, a young wine turned into a drink that has its own character and its own history. Therefore, it is unclear how to drink brandy in a hurry, because he does not tolerate fuss. They need to slowly enjoy in a comfortable home environment or in the warm atmosphere of loved ones.
It is not accepted to eat anything.Jamming with lemon was introduced by the Russian Tsar Nicholas II and is not used by anyone else except the Russians. French cognac is not Russian vodka or tequila and does not need an extra beat of flavor. Drink is used, as a rule, after the feast in its pure form. During the meal you can not feel and appreciate all the splendor of his taste and bouquet. And you need to drink it in small sips, holding a few seconds in the mouth, then to experience the blissful aftertaste.
Glass or glass
To get real pleasure from brandy,you need to feel its exquisite aroma. This noble drink cannot be offended by drinking from glasses or glasses. Pour it into special spherical glasses, which are called snifters. Their sharply narrowing up shape allows you to fully feel the beauty of the aroma of the drink.
The glass for cognac can be capacity from 70up to 400 grams. But in any case, the drink is poured only to the level of the widest part of the snifter, about a quarter of its volume. Cognac can not be pre-cooled, its temperature when serving should be slightly above room temperature. Also, it is not recommended to specifically heat the glass before drinking brandy. It is recommended to first hold the glass a little in the palm of your hand - from the warmth of human hands, the drink more actively begins to reveal its bouquet of aromas. He was poured into a glass a little so that he could warm up from the human warmth.
