Glossary of terms commonly used in and associated with Cognac

Glossary of terms commonly used in and associated with Cognac

December 20,2010

Aroma
Any olfactory sensation perceived retro-nasally : pleasant fragrance released from a beverage.

Bouquet
Combination of all olfactory sensations (odour plus aroma).

Body
A spirit is said to have body when it is consistant, round, when it rolls under the tongue and appears suave and smooth as opposed to dry and flat.

“Doucereux”
Is said of a spirit that has an unpleasant smoothness.

Flavour
Combination of sensations in the nose and mouth (taste plus bouquet).

“Gouleyant”
French term that describes a wine or spirit that has body and that is easily swallowed owing to its freshness and lightness.

Taste
Combination of sensations in the mouth (savour plus aroma).

Length
Quality of a spirit of which the bouquet and the smoothness remain a long time in the nose and mouth.

“Montant”
The first fragrance released from cognac.

Rancio
Terme used in the Charentes to describe the “”gouleyante”” flavour of cognac matured in oak casks, becoming increasingly intense over the years.

“Robe” or Dress
Colour of the spirit.

Savour
Sensations of taste on the tongue and palate.

Dry
Spirit that is neither sweet nor smooth.

Tannin (excess of)
A spirit that has aged for too long in a young cask has an excess of tannin. A flaw that renders cognac undrinkable due to its bitterness and astringency.

“Terroir” (a taste of)
Contrary to what one may think, it is not a quality but rather an unpleasant taste that is rough and bitter.

Source: http://www.cognac-world.com/article.php3?id_article=308

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