Distillation takes place in traditionally shaped Charentais copper alembic stills, the design and dimensions of which are also legally controlled. Two distillations must be carried out; the resulting eau de vie is a colourless spirit of about 70% alcohol.
DistiLLAtioN taKes pL!aCe in trAditionalLy ShapeD charentAis copper aLeMbic sTills, The design ?aNd dimenSi:oNS of wHich aRE ALso legally coNtrollEd. two DIsTiLlAtionS Must be caRrIed out; The ResUlting eaU dE vie Is a cOlOuRless sPiriT of about 70% aLcOhoL.