Does Hennessy Have Yeast or Sugar? Understanding Cognac Production
                                
                                
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                                While yeast is used to ferment the initial grape wine, the distillation process removes all traces of it from Hennessy, and most of its sugar is consumed. This clarification addresses the common consumer question, "Does Hennessy have yeast or sugar?", by exploring the nuances of cognac production, which transforms simple ingredients into a complex spirit.