Firstly, do you know how cognac is made?<\/p>\n
Il s’agit d’une boisson complexe qui n\u00e9cessite beaucoup de temps et d’attention. Issue \u00e0 98% d’Ugni-Blanc, elle est fabriqu\u00e9e en commen\u00e7ant par distiller 2 fois le vin blanc. On obtient ainsi l’eau-de-vie de cognac, qui va ensuite \u00eatre plac\u00e9e en f\u00fbts de ch\u00eane. C’est l\u00e0 que commence le vieillissement, temps pendant lequel l’eau-de-vie va d\u00e9velopper ses ar\u00f4mes<\/a>, mais aussi acqu\u00e9rir de la rondeur et de la souplesse. Le cognac est ensuite obtenu en assemblant diff\u00e9rentes eaux-de-vie de diff\u00e9rentes ann\u00e9es. Tout est une question d’\u00e9quilibre.<\/p>\n 98% of this spirit is exported, and it is a huge success worldwide. Its success also comes from the multiple ways in which it can be enjoyed. Traditionally known as an after-dinner drink, things have evolved and cognac can now be enjoyed in many different ways. We explain it all to you!<\/p>\n Yes, cognac can also be enjoyed as an aperitif! Guillon-Painturaud's speciality is to produce fine and light cognacs that are neither too spicy nor too woody. The result is cognacs that can be enjoyed before a meal. For an aperitif with pure cognac, we prefer old cognacs, at least 10 years old. These have had time to develop complex aromas and a lovely roundness.<\/p>\n But there are also other ways to enjoy it as an original aperitif!<\/p>\n Cognac on the ice deserves a closer look. Adding ice cubes to cognac gives it a thick texture and makes for a delicious mouth-feel. The cold also tends to reduce the alcohol content, allowing the aromas to come through more fully. Don't hesitate to add plenty of ice! If you put just one, it will dilute the cognac and you'll lose the aromas. Putting a lot of ice cubes gives you freshness without diluting the cognac.<\/p>\n For this experience, you can drink both VSOP and XO. The VSOP in our range is very fruity and the aromas come through very well!<\/p>\n Very much in vogue in the United States, this way of consuming cognac attracts a younger clientele and \u2018refreshes\u2019 the image of cognac. With the right recipe, you can enjoy the flavours of cognac in a very gourmet way!<\/p>\n To drink cognac in cocktails, we prefer VS or VSOP, which add a lot of dynamism and freshness.<\/p>\n To discover our recipes for homemade cognac cocktails, go to our dedicated article!<\/a><\/p>\n While this is highly developed in Asian markets, it is less so in France. But it's still very interesting to pair cognac with food and desserts! Older cognacs, in particular, have developed such a complexity that it's worth pairing them with a meal.<\/p>\n Prenons par exemple notre XO Vieille R\u00e9serve<\/a>. Ce cognac \u00e2g\u00e9 de minimum 10 ans offre de belles notes florales et une grande finesse. Il s’accorde tr\u00e8s bien avec… des fruits de mer ou du poisson ! Ce mariage offrira une grande fra\u00eecheur \u00e0 votre assiette.<\/p>\n Encore plus vieux, notre XO Hors d’Age<\/a> rev\u00eat une grande complexit\u00e9 et est caract\u00e9ris\u00e9 par des notes \u00e9pic\u00e9es et l\u00e9g\u00e8rement fum\u00e9es en fin de bouche. Si vous consommez du fromage et plus particuli\u00e8rement du fromage de brebis, il sera votre alli\u00e9 parfait ! Le caract\u00e8re du fromage et les \u00e9pices du cognac offrent une belle harmonie.<\/p>\n Cognac can accompany you all the way to dessert!<\/p>\nDrink cognac as an aperitif<\/h2>\n
Cognac on ice<\/h3>\n
Cognac in cocktail<\/h3>\n
Drink cognac with your meal<\/h2>\n
Some examples of food and cognac pairings<\/h3>\n
Some examples of dessert\/cognac pairings<\/h3>\n