Cognac "Mane" is a product of the Armenian Proshyan brandy factory. The line has the full right to be called premium, since in the production it is used exclusively by selected spirits no younger than three years old. A collection item in its composition may have alcohols aged thirty years or more. The aging process itself follows the traditional method and involves aging in black barrels of Karabakh oak wood. Moreover, here in production there is such a thing as repeated exposure.
Due to the fact that the Armenian brandy "Mane" is produced in limited quantities, our collectors have to "hunt" for it. The assortment of this drink is quite wide: from an ordinary three-year-old cognac to collection, with thirty-year aging.
Sometimes special issues come out of the factory that delight collectors indescribably.
Historical facts
The founder of the plant is Abgar Proshyan. He was educated in Germany, and got a family there. In 1885, he returned to Armenia and built a European-class distillery. Here the latest equipment was installed, and in the vineyards belonging to the enterprise exclusively autochthonous varieties were grown.
During the Soviet Union, the Proshyan plant was part of the “Ararat” trust, and Yerevan brandy also belonged there.
It was a time of experimentation and research. Recipe cognac alcohols changed several times. A research laboratory was created, and more than a hundred professionals worked to make the drink perfect.
The plant bloomed for the second time in 1987, when Armen Gasparyan became the CEO . It was under him that the Proshyan factory became one of the three leaders in the production of cognac producers in Armenia. By the way, Gasparyan led the production for thirty years.
Proshyan plant nowadays
The company is equipped with the latest equipment, so almost all processes are automated. The company owns vineyards, the total territory of which is thirty-five thousand square meters. At the moment, the popularity of Mane cognac has gone far beyond the borders of its homeland. The plant's products are successfully sold in Greece, Russia, America and South Korea. Moreover, export volumes are constantly growing.
In addition to many brandy lines, very popular fruit wines are produced here. For their production use pomegranate, quince, blackberry, cherry, plum, black currant.
Varieties of cognac
The line of cognacs "Mane" is not very wide, but it contains both ordinary and vintage positions. So even a very sophisticated gourmet can find a drink to taste. The line is based on such cognacs:
- Armenian cognac "Mane" (3 years). It has a rich golden amber color. In the blend, the youngest alcohol has a minimum of three years exposure. The aroma is full of creamy chocolate notes, and the taste is dominated by the bitterness of oak and vanilla.
- Cognac "Mane" (5 years). Also has a soft amber color. The youngest alcohol in a blend of five years exposure. The aroma is dominated by floral tones, and in a soft pleasant taste - creamy chocolate notes.
- Cognac "Mane" (8 years). This drink is classified as vintage. Its color, due to aging, is copper-amber. The aroma is chocolate-vanilla, and the notes of dried fruits, chocolate and honey are pronounced in the taste.
Right feed
In order to properly feel both aroma and taste, cognac must be served correctly. Even the beauty of color can be fully enjoyed only if the cognac is in the right bowl.
Basic Rules:
- Be sure to monitor the temperature. "Mane", like any other brandy, is served at a temperature of 18-20 degrees. Too chilled or overheated drink has the wrong taste. All his charm is completely lost.
- Proper utensils. Cognac is served exclusively in snifters. They are designed specifically for this drink. The glasses have a round shape, thin glass, a small leg and a narrow neck. Only in such a glass will the aroma open one hundred percent.
It’s not enough to serve, this drink also needs to be drunk according to the rules. It is necessary to eat cognac in small sips, before you swallow it, you need to roll the drink in your mouth to feel the whole gamut.
What to serve
It is not always worth looking back at the French and do not bite cognac. "Mane", of course, the drink is very mild in taste, but it still has forty degrees. Therefore, in order not to suddenly get drunk, it is worth serving snacks to him.
Cognac goes well with hard cheese, smoked red fish and pork liver. Naturally, chocolate is the perfect snack. It is next to this product that the drink opens itself from the best side. You can also serve any fruit, with the exception of citrus fruits. Lemon and orange bite cheap drinks, which can not be called cognac, in order to drown out the unpleasant taste. And the taste of a good drink needs to be emphasized, not killed.