Cognac "Shahnazaryan": description, varieties, photos and reviews of the drink

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Shakhnazaryan cognac can be safely attributed to the category of elite alcohol. It is the pride of the wine and cognac house of the same name. Although the enterprise is quite young, it has already become famous not only in our country, but also abroad.

Cognac at this plant began to produce in 2005. In order for the enterprise to never need a raw material base, new vines were planted. The area of vineyards is about fifty hectares. Already in 2013, the Armenian cognac "Shahnazaryan" was recognized as the best in its category. At the moment, this wine and cognac house is one of the top five producers of strong alcohol in Armenia.

Production Features

Shahnazaryan cognac is made exclusively from spirits, which are made only from certain grape varieties, such as Garandmak, Mskhali and Rkatsiteli.

Immediately after the harvest, the berries are sent to the press. Moreover, special pneumatic equipment is used, which does not crush the bones, but leaves them intact. It is thanks to this method of pressing that the taste of the drinkit turns out quite soft and pleasant. At the end of the process, the juice is allowed to brew for about 6-8 hours. And only after that, the fermentation process begins in special containers.

The distillery uses a classic Charente still for distillation. The first stage of distillation lasts an average of 8-10 hours. The secondary distillation takes a little more time, from ten to twelve hours. After the separation of the tail and head, the alcohol strength is 68-72 percent. The resulting cognac distillate is sent for aging in oak barrels. The "age" of some alcohols is 25-30 years. Only aged spirits are used in the blend.

Awards and achievements

The wine and cognac house not only honors traditions, but also appreciates its employees. Cognac "Shahnazaryan" is prepared by the best craftsmen of Armenia. The chief winemaker of the enterprise, Vardan Vardanyan, is an authoritative Armenian master. It was he who received the title of "Best Winemaker" in 2013.

Reviews about Shahnazaryan cognac are exceptionally positive. It is especially important that not only ordinary consumers speak well of the drink, but also international experts. A huge number of awards received both at home and abroad speak for themselves.

The Shahnazaryan plant is a member of the Union of Cognac Producers of Armenia. On the territory of the enterprise there are quite extensive cellars in which old spirits are stored. They were collected throughout Armenia for a long decade, and now the collection of the trading house has quite valuable specimens. FewIn addition, there are so many rare oldest spirits here that the company occupies a leading position in this indicator.

The demand for Shahnazaryan products is constantly growing, and with it the share of export drinks is growing. Moreover, alcohol is sold not only in the countries of the former Soviet Union, but also in Europe.

Further development

The main direction of the company is the creation of elite level cognacs. At the moment, the plant has three main brands - Gayason, Shahnazaryan and Pearl of Armenia. There are a lot of positions in the assortment of the trading house, ranging from the usual ordinary cognac "Shahnazaryan" 5 years of aging, to exclusive collection items produced in limited quantities.

Prices for the plant's products are quite democratic, the quality of drinks greatly exceeds them. This also played an important role in raising the company's rating.

Types of alcohol

Although the plant is relatively young, it already has its own audience of fans, whom the company's technologists have repeatedly pleased with new, original types of drink. In 2017, several items with special taste and aroma went on sale. These include:

• Shahnazaryan Premium.
• "Armenian mosaic".
• Black Montana.
• Silver Montana.

Each of the positions has found its buyer. Fans of quality alcohol are quickly picking up these drinks from store shelves.

Cognac price

Despitethe stability of the production of Shahnazaryan cognac and its constant expansion, the cost of drinks still directly depends on certain external factors. These include the region the drink will be sold in, store level, taxes, and more.

But the main factor that affects the price invariably remains the exposure of the product. On average, a half-liter bottle of such Armenian cognac will cost from five hundred to seven hundred rubles. But under certain circumstances, it can reach one thousand two hundred rubles.

How to detect a fake

Unfortunately, the problem of falsification also affected the products of the Shahnazaryan house. This is not surprising, because most often it is popular brands that are counterfeited. So fans of this strong drink should learn a few rules:

1. The original drink will always have an elegant bottle, but without pretentious elements. It must be tightly sealed with a stopper hermetically.
2. The label is always even and neat. Do not reassure yourself that this is a factory marriage, this does not happen. No glue residue. Clear and understandable lettering.
3. You need to pay attention to the type of content. Cognac color is always distinguished by a special amber reflection. Precipitation or haze is unacceptable.

Five-Year Cognac

One of the most common is Shahnazaryan cognac aged 5 years. It has a rich expressive golden-amber color with copper tints. It has a glossy surface. On the walls of the glass are formed"tears", they are quite large, well-defined, flow slowly.

A pronounced deep, voluminous bouquet of aroma harmoniously combines oak tones with hints of hazelnut. In the background, cigarette smoke is barely perceptible with a hint of vanilla.

Fruit taste is very rich, voluminous, harmonious, but at the same time soft. At the first moment, a pear is clearly felt, which smoothly turns into a red grapefruit, complemented by light notes of lime. In the background, aged oak notes are well felt. In a noble, long, sillage, slightly astringent aftertaste, sweetish vanilla is heard.

Seven-year-old drink

Shahnazaryan cognac 7 years old is also very popular. Its bright amber color is beautifully complemented by golden orange highlights. Legs form on the walls of the glass. They are quite frequent, slowly flowing, persistent and even, sometimes separate drops form.

The aroma is pleasant and at the same time very moderate, not irritating, the smell of alcohol is completely absent in it. It has an original aldehyde shade, against which green apples, ripe cherry plums and white sweet flowers such as acacia or meadowsweet stand out in a very original way. When fully opened, dried apricots, juicy light raisins, arboreal oak and cypress are clearly manifested in it. In the background you can hear vanilla, light notes of cinnamon and benzoic styrax.

The taste is quite expressive, it has a pleasant sweetness, but there is no viscosity characteristic of such drinks. The main note goesa woody shade such as light oak or balsamic poplar. It is complemented by tones of walnut shells and partitions, apricots and prunes are felt somewhere far away. And there are also honey-vanilla shades.

The aftertaste is unobtrusive with woody-nutty notes and subtle hints of beeswax. And also in the background you can hear apricot pit, apricot and vanilla.