| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Cognac Brandy |
| Produced In |
Cognac France |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $60.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-10-14 |
Distillerie du Peyrat Rare Prestige Organic Cognac Review
After years of distilling for the bigger brands, owner Jean-François Rault finally decided to produce his own Cognac, focusing specifically on organic Cognac. (It’s certified by the USDA, GMO-free, and even uses recycled paper for the label.) Though being organic is no guarantee of quality, this is excellent. Aged a minimum of seven years, the nose has notes of fresh fruits, plum and peaches, while the palate skews more dried fruit (apricots) and spice. It’s got a great roundness and mouthfeel, and there’s a persistence of flavor that just won’t quit on the finish.
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