| Storage |
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Cognac bottles should be stored
upright to prevent cork taint. |
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Cognac is best stored at room temperature. |
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Immediately after pouring, re-cork
the bottle of cognac. Do not leave a bottle of
cognac opened for very long - otherwise the contents
will evaporate. |
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| Serving |
| When
serving cognac the type of glass that is used is
important: |
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Should be served in a glass that
fits comfortably in the hand. |
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Glass should be thin-rimmed; avoid
overly narrow glasses or ones that are too deep. |
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The glass should narrow slightly
at the top - this helps to trap aromas and direct
them toward the nose. |
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The glass should be large enough
to fill about ¼ capacity |
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A thin glass is crucial - the delicate
aromas can be released slowly through the warmth
of the hand. |
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Just before tasting, rinse the
glass out with a drop of the same cognac that
is about to be enjoyed. Cognac glasses should
be washed in clear, warm water, without detergent.
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