Cognac Encyklopedia - Cognac Blendering Infographic

COGNAC BLENDERING The Master Blender (or Cellar Master) plays a central role in a Cognac house. It is he/she who, working with his/her team, selects and purchases eaux-de-vie from the winegrowers and oversees them throughout the ageing process. As soon as the eaux-de-vie are put into barrel, the Cellar Master determines which will be destined for young Cognac and which are suitable for longer ageing. A SUBTLE MARRIAGE CAUX-DE-VIE 0* EAUX-DE MARRIAGE CARAMEL SWEET SYRUP BOISE Combining rigour, experience and intuition, the Master Blender (much like ,the “nose" of a perfume house) creates subtle blends of eaux-de-vie of different ages and crus that will enable the product to conserve not only its full character but also the loyalty of the clientele over the years. It can not be stressed enough how essential the human factor is in the quality of a bottle of Cognac. Like distillation, blending is an art - and the perfection of Art is to conceal Art. 010 SA COGNAC ABO DEMINERALITE COGNAC