Jean-Luc Pasquet L'Organic 10 Cognac (70cl, 40%)

A Cognac from Grande Champagne, made from dry, acidic white wine distilled twice on the lees in a Charentais still. It combines organic origin with ageing in Limousin oak, including new oak casks, using ten- and twelve-year-old eaux-de-vie. It is bottled at 40% without chill filtration and without added sugar or caramel colouring, in a 70cl bottle with gift packaging. The nose brings jasmine and orange blossom, sweet fruit notes, clove and roasted coffee. The palate opens smoothly, then develops wood structure, with pomelo and pear. The finish is long, with the spice of freshly ground black pepper.