cognac

One of the most well-known and appreciated French spirits, both to drink on its own and as an ingredient to prepare tasty specialities, is certainly cognac: although historically it is younger than Armagnac, cognac undoubtedly constitutes a true record of fame within the family of French spirits, and is produced from four main vines, which are respectively ugni blanc, followed in order of importance by folli blanche (shared with armagnac), sémillon and, finally , the colombard. Cognac finds space both as a spirit to be enjoyed at the end of a dinner and as an important ingredient for preparing particularly tasty first and second courses.