Cognac is an elite alcoholic drink that is distinguished by its strength. This is a high-quality and rich male alcohol. It requires a special backstage atmosphere and exposure tasters. "Meukov" - French cognac, known throughout the world, belongs to this category. A great drink that is respected among English aristocrats.
What is cognac?
This alcoholic drink is a certain kind of brandy. Cognac is produced from individual grape varieties. To create it, they use special French technology. The first mention of cognac dates back to the first century BC, and it became widespread in the eighteenth century. During the production of cognac, they use the Trebbiano white grape variety, which has high acidity and productivity. In addition, it is resistant to disease. To create brandy use varieties "Montil", "fol blanche", "Colombard". The production of this alcohol involves several stages. In most cases, a drink is obtained by mixing several alcohols of different years of aging.
Cognac - a drink that does not require haste during use. It contains tannins that slow down the process of intoxication. However, you need to be careful with it. It should be drunk little by little, slowly, stretching pleasure. In France, cognac is regularly protected and appreciated, as it is a national drink.
Brand history
"Meukov" (cognac) gained its distribution in the nineteenth century, more precisely in 1862, when the brothers Karl and August Meukov from Silesia engaged in its production and opened a cognac house. Before starting to create cognac, they bought white wines for the Russian emperor for several years. Thanks to their enterprise and connections in Scandinavia and Russia, the brothers quickly found success. But they did not manage cognac production for long. After their death, Thomas Shepherd, who supplied the Meukov (cognac) to Asia and Russia, inherited the case. Over time, the cognac house often changed its owners, but the “Russianness” of the drink remained unchanged, the taste of which differs from the internationally accepted standards for the production of cognac.
Taste qualities
"Meukov" (cognac), the description of the taste of which is presented in the article, personifies a mixture of Russian tradition and French performance. The drink is distinguished from others by a full and harmonious sweet taste, extraordinary softness and saturation. Manufacturers use fruits, berries, nuts and spices to achieve the desired aroma and sensations. The cognac of the Meukov house contains forty percent alcohol and leaves an unusually rich and long aftertaste. It can be stored for quite some time, even at home. It is not recommended to “clog” the taste with other drinks during the tasting.
How to produce cognac "Meukov"?
The production of any alcoholic beverages is not disclosed, but they create cognac according to the rules and high quality standards adopted many years ago. For the Meuk brandy, the best grape varieties are grown, which yield a high yield annually. After the main ingredient is collected, an important stage in the extraction of juice begins. For this, special presses are used. Then the grape juice goes through a fermentation stage for a period of three weeks. At the end of this procedure, the drink is sent to distillation. It is divided into two stages.
- During the first, the manufacturer receives a base, which is called raw alcohol. Its fortress reaches thirty-two percent.
- The second stage is the secondary distillation of raw alcohol, which results in a high-quality cognac base. It is its manufacturer that is kept in oak barrels for a specified time.
Alcohol becomes cognac only after two years in a barrel. Cognac can be stored in this form for up to a hundred years, which does not affect its taste. However, long exposure does not stimulate change processes. Given 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 narrowed. To enjoy the aroma of cognac, tasters and lovers rotate it in a glass.
Meuk Bottle Design
It differs not only in its taste, but also in the appearance of the packaging “Meukov” (cognac). The photo of the bottle confirms the originality and originality of this brand. In 1979, the new owner of the cognac house, Michel Coste, invented the symbol that correctly described this strong drink. Since that time, the bottle has been adorned with a three-dimensional image of a transparent / gold / black panther. This wild cat, seemingly feminine, soft and agile, has tremendous strength and hard character.
Meuk Products
The alcoholic drink, which has retained for a long time the Russian tradition of taste, is respected throughout the world. Meukov (cognac) manufacturer produces the following items: 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 wonderful musical bouquet, which includes cinnamon, ripe fruit, almonds and vanilla. The taste of alcohol is as balanced and soft as possible. Leaves an aftertaste. The fortress lasts for twenty-five years. On a bottle of this brandy is a panther, covered with real gold of the twenty-fourth test. Meukov, cognac 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 fruity notes. Before going on sale, this brandy is aged six years in oak barrels.
Price, where to buy
“Meukov” (cognac) is sold in alcoholic beverage stores, in supermarket departments with the corresponding name. This is not cheap alcohol, so the low cost per bottle should alert buyers. The price of cognac starts from two thousand rubles and above, depending on the type. Today, absolutely any alcohol can be ordered in specialized online stores. Manufacturers recommend purchasing alcoholic beverages exclusively in stores that specialize in such sales, guarantee high quality products, their proper storage. No one is safe from fakes of elite cognac. The bottle must have a special manufacturer’s marking, production data, barcode, product name, capacity, strength, indication of appeal (accessories).
Reviews
Judging by the reviews of buyers of the Meuk brandy, this is perhaps the best cognac 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 sought after brandy brand. "Meukov" (cognac) reviews of many buyers recommend for the holidays and as an expensive gift. Cognac house produces various types of products, for example, tasters do not recommend using pure Meukow 90 Proof, as it is created exclusively for cocktails and is heavy for an independent drink. According to other consumers, the brandy Meukov has too simple and flat taste. To find out whose opinion is true, the drink is worth a try.