Le Cognac de Claude is first in the new Trésors de Famille range, which translates to Family Treasures, from the house of Pasquet. This fragrant eau-de-vie was bottled from a single 400-liter cask of Cognac which came from the Hilaire family’s Angeac-Champagne vineyards located in the Grande Champagne region. As the name suggests, this Cognac is an ode to Claude and his wife Arlette who, although not named, was fundamental to its creation. Claude and Arlette have dedicated their lives to caring for their vineyards, family, and business as an impenetrable duo, and such was their devotion that they even planted the day after their own wedding. A passion for hard work and viticulture runs deep through both Claude and Arlette’s veins. The vineyard from which this Cognac came belonged to Claude’s mother’s family and is today run by Claude and Arlette’s grandchildren. Arlette also comes from a line of vintners, and although she moved a few kilometers away to Claude’s family vineyard, her heart remained tied to one land. The Hilaire’s Cognac has been distilled on the family property for as long as anyone can remember, and each member of the household contributes to the production where they are of most use. Although both Claude and Arlette distilled, it was Arlette who possessed a real flair for the wood-burning potstill and she has since taught her granddaughter Laura the art of distillery. Today, most vintners sell almost all of their harvest, however Claude’s family has kept with tradition and instead store more than 75% of the eaux-de-vie that they craft.

about the producer:
This cognac house is located in rural Eraville. With a very long tradition of viticulture. In 1970 Jean-Luc Pasquet inherits from his uncle Albert 8 hectares of vineyards in the grande and petite champagne together with a house, the distillery with a 5 hectolitre alambic wood-fired and a cellar with barrels of cognac. In 1977, Jean Luc and his wife founded the brand name Jean-Luc Pasquet. In 1995 they switch to fully organic farming, in 1998 they receive the organic farmer's certificate for this. In 2011, their son Jean takes over the company. Currently, the domain has 15 hectares of vineyards and they distill with an alambic of 20 hectolitres. Jean's wife Amy also works in the business, together they run this beautiful family business with a lot of knowledge and passion. Their hard work and vision make them highly respected today. In addition to their organic range (own distillates), they also create super blends (confluences) and they have a nose for selecting barrels from colleagues, neighbors and friends where they select the pearls from the cellars and bottle them as a single cask. Jean and Amy are heading for a golden future!