What chocolate to choose for cognac

Choose dark chocolate

According to the French, chocolate and cognac go well together. Bitter dark chocolate, in contrast to lighter and sweeter varieties, interestingly sets off the aftertaste of the French drink, without actually distorting it.

If you are thinking about what kind of chocolate to choose for cognac, feel free to buy black (containing 70-90% cocoa beans) or extra black (from 90% of the pure product). A piece of such chocolate, placed under the tongue a few minutes after a sip of cognac, will undoubtedly delight any gourmet with unusual taste sensations.

By the way, sweets made from the same dark chocolate can also serve as a good snack for cognac. A separate "highlight" in this case can be a well-chosen candy filling. Ideally, it should be combined with the flavor of the drink. The most successful options for this purpose are: cherries, nuts and dried apricots.

Impact on health

At the same time, we should not forget that, according to very competent endocrinologists, cognac in combination with chocolate can have a detrimental effect on the state of the pancreas. Accordingly, people who have problems in this area should give preference to some other culinary delights.

Update: 20.09.2015

Category: Brandy and Cognac