Cognac “Dombay” is a real masterpiece that was produced by Stavropol winemakers. This drink more than once was a participant in various domestic and international exhibitions and competitions, where it occupied far from the last places. The production of Dombay cognac is strictly controlled, for this reason the whole technology is always fully respected. There simply cannot be any deviations. Thanks to this, each batch of the drink has an unrivaled taste and excellent quality.
Brandy “Dombay” is produced, like any other, by double distillation of dry white wine. This is how grape alcohol is obtained. Then the distillate is sent to aging, which takes place in oak barrels. It is this material that is rich in tannins, which give the aroma oak, vanilla shades and notes of spices. The final stage is blending.
This means that cognac spirits with different aging are mixed in certain proportions. All that remains is to reduce the strength of the drink with purified water. Much also depends on this component, and since the water in the region in which Dombay is produced has special taste and crystal clearness, cognac is truly unsurpassed.
Important facts
The region in which the plant is currently located is famous for its unique climatic conditions. This is an ideal environment for growing grapevines with "cognac" varieties.
Production was opened in the XIX century, but then champagne was prepared here. But the cognac production department appeared in 1946. It was from this workshop that a huge modern cognac factory grew. The unique taste of Dombay cognac appeared due to the fact that silver rich water is added to it.
It has already been mentioned above that in the arsenal of the drink are many awards and medals received at both domestic and foreign competitions. Among them are thirteen gold medals and the prestigious Ruby Cross award.
Tasting notes
The Dombay cognac has a very beautiful noble amber color with golden brown tints.
This drink, like any other brandy, must be drunk from a special glass with a wide neck. Before you take the first sip, a glass with a drink should be warmed a little in the palms of your hands, then the taste and aroma will open completely and you can feel all its charm.
In the aroma, in the first place, oak notes are heard, combined with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. After them appear apricot and floral shades.
In order to fully enjoy all the shades of taste, you need to hold the drink in your mouth a little before swallowing. Then the receptors manage to get used to strong alcohol and clearly feel all the notes of cognac taste. Cognac “Dombay” for 8 years has a pleasant mild taste with light chocolate-vanilla notes. In the aftertaste there are unobtrusive notes of quality tobacco. The strength of the drink is 40%.
The opinion of experts
Reviews about the Dombay brandy are always the most positive. Gourmets say that the drink is drunk very softly and pleasantly. Even if you drink one small sip, a pleasant warmth appears in the body, which slowly spreads throughout the body.
One of the advantages of this drink is the complete absence of a hangover syndrome, even if the amount of this strong alcohol has not been calculated a bit. There will be no clouding; the head is absolutely fresh. This drink is served not only in its pure form, but also as an ingredient in various popular cocktails.
Drink price and place of purchase
Buying an eight-year-old cognac will not be difficult, it is sold both in large supermarkets, in small points licensed to sell alcohol, and on the Internet in alcohol markets. Due to the fact that the quality of the drink is always at the highest level, this alcohol is bought up quite quickly. But Dombay brandy for 10 years is not so easy to buy, since such a drink is sold in small bottles exclusively as a souvenir.
The cost of a drink depends not only on the region in which the purchase is made, but also on the point of sale. In a large supermarket, most likely, a bottle of strong alcohol will be cheaper than in a small specialized point. The average price of cognac varies from 600 to 1000 rubles per half liter bottle.
Fake and original
In addition to the fact that the production of Dombay cognac is controlled by the manufacturer himself, its quality is also checked by the Federal Service for the Regulation of the Alcohol Market. Each bottle has a special brand. Such a “sticker” guarantees the quality of the drink.
If you still have doubts about the authenticity, you can use standard verification methods:
- Both the label and the counter label must be evenly glued and have a clear image.
- If you turn the bottle over, the liquid should slowly drain from the bottom.
And remember that cognac cannot cost much cheaper than the above price.