Jean-Luc Pasquet ‘L’Organic ’10’ 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.
Wanting to respect the French tradition of classifying their cognacs, the Pasquet family decided against using the export-oriented terms such as VS, VSOP, and XO. The minimum age of cognacs used in this blend is 10 years. About one third of the aging casks used were new, first usage barrels. A rich, smooth, and complex cognac with well-integrated oak flavours. A touch of vanilla complements the deep flavours of ripened fruit. Elegance and sophistication at their best!
