Introduction: Hennessy XO, what does XO mean? Is it better than Moutai? Let’s learn about
Nowadays, the taste of wine by many wine friends is becoming more and more expanding. Various wines are not limited to our traditional liquors, but wines from abroad have also come into sight, bringing new experiences to wine friends.
, and brandy , which originated from wine, are becoming more and more popular among wine lovers. Especially on some coastal areas, provinces and regions with extensive exchanges with the outside world, such as Guangdong and Fujian, have also become "deep roots and lush leaves" drinks on their wine tables.
When thinking of brandy, perhaps the one who impressed young people the most was a gentleman in suit and tie in various American dramas. He had an cigar and a cup of brandy. He was calm, wise and had an extraordinary temperament. The origin of France is the most famous, and it often links brandy with romance, which has also attracted many people to try it.
Brandy also has the title of "Wine Soul". Do wine lovers who want to try this wine really know its connotation and quality information? In fact, many drinkers often talk about xo and want to show their taste, but in fact they always have a slight understanding of this meaning.
The top famous wine Hennessy xo, what does the xo mean in it? Is it better than Moutai? Let’s learn about it together now.
When you hear Hennessy , I believe everyone will feel familiar with it. The several keywords associated with it are brandy, xo, cognac .
Brandy Although the raw materials can also be traced back to grapes, it is still different from wine.
wine is obtained after picking and fermenting the grapes directly, while brandy is the wine after two distillations to obtain the high alcohol content of pulp . Then the bartender mixes the pulp of different tastes to achieve a unique taste.
As we all know, the longer the wine is, the more mellow it is, and the same is true for brandy. The longer the grape pulp used is aged, the better the quality of the brandy in the end, and the higher the grade.
The more than 100 grape base wines used in Hennessy xo are all of them of excellent quality. After aging time, they have become a luxury. Among them, the longest aging time can reach more than 30 years.
and xo represents the grade of the base wine it uses. Although different brands have different recognition of this grade, it can be roughly divided into:
VS: more than 2 years of ageing
VSOP: more than 4 years of ageing
Napoleon: more than 6 years of ageing
XO: more than 10 years of ageing
Extre: more than 15 years of ageing
For example, in the food stalls in Fujian and Guangdong, if you want to drink brandy, it is mostly VSOP, and when you go to a higher-quality high-end restaurant, XO is more common.
At the same time, this standard and logo are mainly used in French brandy, and most of the brandy in other countries do not use this standard. The cognac and regions in France are also the most famous production areas of brandy. Therefore, this standard has been recognized and well-known by most wine lovers, and is mostly judged based on this standard.
But there are also subtle differences between the two places. The brandy pulp in cognac will take at least 2 years of barreling, while Yawenyi does not have this minimum limit requirement. Therefore, the taste is also different. Cognac brandy has a more elegant texture, light and soft texture. The origin of Hennessy is Cognac.
In addition to the raw liquid level stored in oak barrel , the color of brandy liquid between different levels is also different. Drinkers who are familiar with it can judge its level at a glance.
The darker the color, the better its quality, just like XO's colors are mostly darker brown caramel colors. The lighter the more it is, the shorter its precipitation time, such as a brandy with a golden color VS grade.
Usually drinkers also have a certain sort of brandy of different brands. For example, the general one is Hennessy VSOP, the better one is the Blue Martell VSOP, and the better one is Napoleon XO, Rent Horse XO.
What precipitates wine is time, culture, and history. In this regard, our liquor is not inferior. Most of them have been precipitated for a long time to achieve mellow and smooth liquor.
If you have ever drunk these two good wines, you are not far from entering the threshold of a liquor expert. After all, the time of precipitation of liquor depends entirely on the taste of the tongue.
: Gudao Jianghu 1800
This wine doesn't require everyone to be professional, to taste whether it has been stored in time. After all, the new concept packaging of digital light bottles has been directly displayed in front of you.
base wine 1,800 days of careful storage, a real Sichuan-style Wuliang strong fragrance wine. It can also stand out in Sichuan, where fine wines are gathered, and is loved and recognized by many wine lovers.
This is also inseparable from excellent production conditions. Sichuan Qionglai, which is nourished by good water and good grains, and the powerful winery with rich winemaking experience have laid a good and solid foundation for its good wine.
The wine is pure and delicate, with a prominent cellar aroma, a rich and smooth texture, soft and comfortable, and the alcohol content of 52 degrees is just right, suitable for most people's taste, not spicy or irritating. Whether it is drinking ration wine by yourself or sharing it with your elders and friends, it is a proper choice.
Second: Pingbajiao Wine
The combo liquor produced in Guiyang has a long history and is one of the eight famous liquors in Guizhou.
koji production technology is unique, and both the big koji and the small koji are incorporated into unique Chinese herbal medicines. The brewing process combines the koji saccharification and the koji fermentation, combining the characteristics of strong-flavored liquor.
Therefore, its wine body is clear and thorough, the aroma is rich and restrained, the taste is mellow and sweet, and the unique medicinal aroma is lingering aftertaste.
The more mellow the wine becomes, the more fragrant it is, and the aged wine tastes more charming, enough to conquer your taste buds.
Drinking good wine, whether it is drinking alone in your spare time or the drinking of friends in groups of three or five, is a unique romance and enjoyment.
Do you drinkers prefer romantic brandy or mellow and sweet white wine? You can talk about your own feelings.
