Churchill cognac: history, review + interesting facts

Churchill – Russian cognac of “French quality”. Named after former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. The manufacturer claims that the reason lies in the “individuality and endurance”, “success and nobility” of the drink just like great people.

It is based on 5-year-old French spirits, it is created by the classic blending method. In order to soften the taste and improve the bouquet, the blend is left to “rest” in oak bottles. Then it is heated to 45 ° C and for up to a month, cooled for another five to ten days. All this has a positive effect on the organoleptic properties.

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The legend of Brenny

There is a legend that in 1945 I. Stalin treated W. Churchill with Armenian cognac “Dvin”, and he liked it so much that the head of the USSR ordered to supply the Englishman with a drink. There is no exact evidence for this, just as there are no refutations.

In 1951, W. Churchill complained that the taste qualities had not changed for the better. It turned out that the Dvin blender Margar Sedrakyan was in exile at that time. He was returned, made a member of the party again, and the drink regained its original taste. Later, Sedrakyan was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor.

Brief history of the drink

1980 The plant of champagne wines and cognacs “Rosinka” opened in the city of Togliatti, was intended for cognac production as well. On the territory of the USSR, he became the third person to do this. Immediately after the Derbent and Kizlyar plants. Three conditions had to be met for its work: import of wine materials, high-tech equipment and qualified employees.

2006 Churchill was created according to French methods. A reverse osmosis system was introduced at the enterprise, with the help of which water was obtained, devoid of salts and minerals. This had a positive effect on the taste of cognac. In addition, it was processed in a refrigeration compressor unit, reducing the temperature to -18 ° C.

2011 The company was bought by the largest Russian group of companies from St. Petersburg “Sparkling Wines”.

2020 The assortment includes about 70 items related to wines, champagnes and cognacs. The high quality of the products was duly appreciated at various exhibitions both in Russia and abroad. In general, drinks have collected more than 170 honorary awards.

The equipment at the enterprise is modern, including bottling, capping and finishing lines from an Italian manufacturer. Each stage of production is carefully controlled by a Special Quality Control System.

Overview of cognac Churchill

Five-year-old Churchill cognac has an amber color with sunny tints. Absolutely transparent due to production filtration. Quite dense with large and stable oily legs. Mild taste combines dried fruits and chocolate. The aroma is not alcoholic, it consists of woody and grapey notes with elegant pepperiness. The perfect balance of fresh oak, nutmeg and fruit pits. The finish is long with the sweetness of wildflowers and a slight bitterness.

Churchill cognac awards

  1. In the year of release, the product was awarded a special medal for high quality at the X Anniversary International Professional Wine Competition and a gold medal at the IX Provincial Exhibition.

  2. In 2010, in Samara, he took first place among other cognacs at the XIII Volga Agro-Industrial Exhibition.

  3. In 2011 he repeated his success in Samara.

  4. In 2010, he was awarded the “Golden Sirin” at the All-Russian Forum “Buy Russian”, held in Moscow.

  5. Took second place in the nomination “Best Product” at the 22nd international exhibition “Prodexpo – 2015”.

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Relevance: 19.06.2020

Tags: Brandy and Cognac, Brandy Brands

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