Bakhchisaray cognac: history and overview of types
Crimean cognacs are famous for their quality and rich taste far beyond the borders of their homeland, regularly receiving awards at international competitions.
The products of Bakhchisarai Brewery are no exception. According to the results of Roskachestvo research, the Crimean cognac was recognized as the best among domestic samples, receiving an overall score of 4.7 points.
Brand history
Winemaking in the Crimea was practiced long before the emergence of official wine and cognac production. This was facilitated by the climate favorable for growing grapes, close to the conditions of Bordeaux, Turin and Tuscany, and the developed trade in the region. Local beverages were actively sold to Europe, and monastery wine was especially popular.
The wine shop in Bakhchisarai was opened only in 1963. Initially, it consisted of a small screw press and several containers for processing raw materials. After the reconstruction, the company has its own warehouses, cellars, and bottling lines. The expansion of capacities allowed to increase the volume of processed grapes to 10-20 thousand tons per year.
Today, Bakhchisaray distillery produces a wide range of alcoholic beverages: wine, balsams, cider, vermouth, tinctures, vodka, cognacs...
The raw materials for their production are grown on the plantations of the Zapovitne agricultural company.
Along with indigenous varieties, European ones are cultivated here: Riesling, Aligote, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, etc.
The plant is a full-cycle enterprise, independently performing all operations: from fruit processing to bottling of finished drinks.
Types of "Bakhchisaray" cognac
Cognac production at the enterprise is organized according to the French model. The distillation is carried out in sharan-type cubes, oak barrels are used for aging.
The process is carefully controlled by the hereditary winemaker, the company's technologist Vitaliy Lukanin, who is the author of the legendary blend "Bakhchisaray".
The famous cognac is represented by 3 variants that differ in maturity:
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Z-year (3 stars)
The most popular product in the line. It has a beautiful golden amber hue, rich aroma with grape, vanilla and almond tones.
Taste of the drink: delicate, harmonious, tender, with accents of nuts, honey, dried fruits, and a warm woody-fruity finish.
Young cognac is in perfect harmony with fruits, chocolate and berry desserts.
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4-year (4 stars)
A drink of bright amber color with golden reflections.
It has a mild fruity honey aroma and full flavor with vanilla, nut and caramel tones. The aftertaste is long, warming.
Drink a noble drink as a digestif in its pure form.
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5-year old (5 stars)
Cognac of a rich copper hue with a warm honey and nutty aroma.
The taste is dominated by fruity, woody, floral notes.
Finish: long, warm, soft, with oak and almond accents.
Good both in its pure form and in combination with coffee, grapes, light fruits.
In 2017, an exclusive aged cognac "Bakhchisaray KV" was created, blended from the best spirits of the 2010 harvest. To emphasize the exceptional status of the drink, it is bottled in elegant bottles made of thick French glass, sealed with an original cork and packaged in a gift box.
The strength of all Bakhchisaray cognacs is traditional: 40%.
Update: 20.08.2019
Category: Brandy and Cognac