A devil's idea for the angel's liquor ( the distillation process)

The principle of distillation is based on the differences between various chemical components. In a distilled spirit only those lighter substances making up the main features of a bouquet stay. The distillation process of the eaux-de-vie from the Charente enables us to concentrate the most delicate aromas and bouquet of the wine, keeping only the very best components and eliminating the mediocre. Immediately after the fermentation of the grape juice, the white wine is distilled into eau-de-vie. The main particularity of the technique of distillation for Cognac lies in its double distillation: Only the heart of the second distillation, or middle portion also called the 'bonne chauffe' will be retained for the Cognac. The heads, too high in alcohol, and the tails, lacking harmony, are carefully removed and distilled over again to perfection. Learn more about the distillation process