Druif van de Kunst Jean-Luc Pasquet Lot 79 Cognac

As a fan of cask strength spirits this did not disappoint. a complex nose, of raisins and apricot. A very unique mouth feel, some what oily with a long finish. This has a nice complex flavor with roundness of an aged cognac. The ABV really shines through and lets you know it is not your average c...

Deep golden colour. On the nose sweet waxes, honey, figs, oranges, yellow plums and some blond tobacco - fine and complex, but needs time. Despite of the high alcohol very drinkable with lots of yellow fruits, oranges, wax, liquorice and quinces - opens up with a little bit of water. The finish...

Relatively weak wood, there are characters of less ripe quince, figs, and spices like licorice. I don't have the profoundness that you'd expect from Grande Champagne, but it is unique and funny. There is also a hint of tangerine that is common in JLP.

Pure ugni blanc, Limousin oak, humid cellar, stunning albeit a little artsy label, and cool folks at all stages. What else does the people want? (Please don't answer 'ask French unions'). Colour: deep gold. Nose: sublime, beehive-y, very narrow and very complex at the same time. Fab figs, fab raisins,...