The history of the origin of this noble drink is rooted in the distant past. So, the highly valued winemaking product appeared in France in the 17th century. It was an unexpected discovery of winemakers when they had to reduce the volume of wine exported by distillation. As a result, cognac alcohol was obtained - a liquid with a delicate oak aroma and wonderful taste.
Already in those days, the question arose of how to drink cognac. At the court of Louis XIV, for example, it was consumed in diluted water and in small portions. Nowadays, consumption has turned into an elegant ceremony, especially in his homeland, France, which is considered the world leader in the manufacture and consumption of this magnificent drink.
Cognac produced today can be divided into three main groups:
- single;
- vintage;
- collectible.
All experts who know how to drink cognac correctly assure that with age this elite drink becomes darker in color, and its taste becomes denser and even more refined. A matured product of high quality has a thick transparent consistency, its drops flowing down the walls of the glass leave a kind of “cognac legs”, as they are called by experts.
Philosophy of Use
For several years, and sometimes decades, young wine has turned into a drink that has its own character and its own history. Therefore, it is not clear how to drink cognac in a hurry, because it does not endure fuss. They need to slowly enjoy in comfortable home conditions or in the warm atmosphere of loved ones.
It is not customary to eat anything. Lemon jamming 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 additional beating of the flavor. A drink is consumed, usually after a feast in its purest form. During a meal you cannot feel and appreciate all the magnificence of its taste and bouquet. And you need to drink it in small sips, holding it for a few seconds in your mouth, then to experience the bliss of the aftertaste.
Glass or wineglass
To get real pleasure from cognac, 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 tapering shape allows you to fully feel the full charm of the aroma of the drink.
A cognac glass can have a capacity of 70 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 should be slightly higher than room temperature. It is also not recommended to specially heat the glass before drinking cognac. It is recommended to hold the glass first in the palm of your hand - from the warmth of human hands, the drink more actively begins to open its bouquet of aromas. He is poured into a glass a little just so that he can keep warm from human heat.