How old is cognac xo

The price of each of the Cognac grades varies a great deal as well, so what does it all mean? Have a look at our guide to the classification of Cognac so you can understand what you are buying. Firstly, it is important to know that Cognac is a brandy that has been made in a specific region of France, around the town of Cognac in the Department of Charente The name is protected by French law which dictates the type of grapes used and many of the stages involved during the distilling and ageing process.

Cognac starts life as a white wine and then it goes through a double distillation process followed by periods of ageing in oak barrels. Some of the colour and distinct taste comes from the oak used. It is a process that has been handed down through families creating a liquor that is famous around the world. The brandy must have been aged for a minimum of 3 years in oak barrels before it can be officially sold as a Cognac. During this aging process, the distilled liquid is known as the eau-de-vie.

The longer the Cognac is left to age, the more the colour will darken, so younger Cognacs will generally have a lighter tone compared to the older versions. This classification refers to a cognac that has been aged for a minimum of two years. It comes down to personal preference which is better but an XO is usually considered as superior.

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