Top 100 wines of Cognac
Discover the top 100 best wines of Cognac as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Cognac and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Charente vineyard dedicated to distillation for Cognac eau-de-vie (AOC 1936). Six signature ranked crus: Grande Champagne the most prestigious (elegance and length), fine Petite Champagne, round and floral Borderies, fruity Fins Bois, rustic Bons Bois, ordinary Bois. Spirits with grape, white flowers, dried fruits, vanilla, leather, spice and noble rancio notes — from young VS to long-aged XO. Ugni Blanc king (98%), Folle Blanche, Colombard.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
wines from the region of Cognac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of baked lasagna, lamb shoulder confit or pork stew with bacon and cream.
On the nose in the region of Cognac often reveals types of flavors of apples, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit.