THE FIELD GUIDE VOL. VI
Charente Ugni Blanc grape distillation, Charentais alembic copper stills, XO aging, and Limousin oak barrels.
THE FIELD BOARD
Origin Story
Dutch traders distilled low-alcohol Charente wine to preserve it for sea transport back to Northern Europe.
Perfected the two-stage copper alembic distillation (Repasse) capturing delicate grape esters and rancio aromas.
French decree defined the 6 Cognac crus: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, and Bois Ordinaires.
Signature Cocktail
Coupe Glass • Shaken • Sugar Rim
Garnish: Sugared rim, half the glass only
Claimed by both the Ritz in Paris and Buck's Club in London, and named for the motorcycle sidecar its inventor supposedly arrived in.
Global Terroir
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