Jean-Luc Pasquet 'L'Organic '04' Grande Champagne Cognac

The Pasquet family’s small 7.5 hectare vineyard is nestled in the tiny township of Éraville, in the prestigious Grande Champagne, and the property has been producing Cognac since 1730. The family operation was passed on to Jean-Luc by his uncle Albert, who left Jean-Luc with eaux-de-vie dating back to the late 1800s. Their broad lineup ranges from terrific ‘starter’ Cognacs to the rarest of the rare ultra-old blends, not to mention utterly delicious apéritifs such as a classic and a raspberry-macerated iteration of Pineau des Charentes.

Tasting Notes: Pale gold and straw hue. Vibrant, fresh aromas of dried flowers, ripe pear, ripe apricot, and orange zest. A very soft palate entry builds to a full, round, and rich mouthfeel, delivering bright, fresh flavors of ripe stone fruits, dried figs, honey, cloves, and cinnamon. This spirit has a very gentle warmth and excellent balance with a long, drying aftertaste of dried fruit and cedar wood.