Cognac named after the town of Cognac in France, is a variety of brandy. It is produced in the wine-growing region.
For a distilled brandy to bear the name Cognac, an Appellation d'origine contrôlée, its production methods must meet certain legal requirements. In particular, it must be made from specified grapes of which
Ugni blanc, known locally as Saint-Emilion, is the one most widely used. The brandy must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Tronçais. Cognac matures in the same way as whiskies and wine when aged in barrels, and most cognacs are aged considerably longer than the minimum legal requirement.
Camus Cognac has a rich history , Camus its now in the fifth generation have crafted the superb Cognacs evoking the Cognac region. Camus Cognac was the favourite Cognac of the Russian Tsars and was exported to various countries after World War II. Camus has a distinctive flavour , Camus Cognac are aged in old barrels, which provide less oak to the final blend and enable each Cognac's personality and flavour to express itself fully.
