Manufacturer's address: Domaine Pasquet, Chez Ferchaud, 16120 Eraville, France

The estate known today as Pasquet was founded in 1730 by the Serillet family and passed down from generation to generation until it passed to the Pasquet family by marriage in 1924. What began as a wine estate was developed into a cognac brand in 1977, which also quickly made a name for itself internationally, thanks to the unique characteristics of the Grande Champagne terroir, which can be found in all Pasquet cognacs. Today, the estate is operated by Jean-Luc and Marie-Françoise Pasquet.

During the first 20 years or so of the brand's existence, the vineyards were farmed conventionally, which initially worked well. Since 1994, however, the Pasquets have committed themselves to organic farming. Born from this conversion were the first organic cognacs: L’Organic VS Terroir and later the L’Organic VSOP.

From the vineyard to the cellar: The special terroir and mild climate of Grande Champagne produce beautifully dry and aromatic white wines, from which a particularly fine cognac is made through double distillation.

The grape varieties used are mostly Ugni Blanc and, for a few years now, also Folle Blanche, a capricious grape that gives the cognac an incomparable finesse and a special richness of aromas.

After harvest, the grapes are pressed directly and the juice is fermented in tanks using the estate's own yeasts, without the addition of foreign yeasts or sulfites, which keeps the result particularly natural and typical of the terroir.

From the cellar to the bottle: After fermentation is complete, the so-called double distillation takes place, which the Pasquets perform in a large "traditionnellement charentais" alambic through double heating, which is typical of the Cognac region. Only double distillation produces the eau-de-vie called "Cognac", which is distinguished by its finesse and particularly pronounced perfume.

After distillation, the cognac matures in oak barrels that come exclusively from the forests of Limousin. Depending on the desired style, this process takes several years to decades. It is the interplay of eau-de-vie, wood, and time that gives the cognac its finesse and elegance.

The final assemblage is made from cognacs of different vintages to achieve the best taste result. It is bottled on site at the Domaine by the Pasquets themselves.

Designation: Cognac 1er Cru "Grande Champagne"
Aging: 4 years in oak barrels
Alcohol content: 40% ABV
Volume: 70 cl
Serving temperature: 16–18°C