OUR PINEAUX

Pineau des Charentes, between tradition and modernity The culture of the vine appeared in Charentes in Roman times; First established in Saintonge, the vineyard then spread to the South, Aunis and Angoumois.

Then the town of Cognac and port on the Charente River acquired a great reputation in the wine trade. If the origin of Pineau des Charentes is not precisely established, it is still a legend which tells that the Pineau des Charentes is not only the fruit of the vine but also that of chance

In 1589, when Henry IV ascended to the throne of France, a Charentais winemaker, during harvest, accidentally poured grape must into a barrel containing water-de-vie from Cognac. It bet again then it is in its wine storehouse.

A few years later, during a bumper harvest, the precious barrel it became necessary. He was surprised to discover a wonderful drink, clear and sunny as the land of Charentes. Pineau des Charentes was born. For over four centuries, winemakers follow the same tradition and the same expertise in developing a unique product and high quality.

WHITE PiNEAU

Grapes : Ugni white
Aging : 18 months minimum, 12 months in oak barrels.
Degree : 16 to 22%
Eye : dress up a straw yellow to a deep old gold to deep reflections. Regular tears quickly form around the glass.
Nose : both intense and elegant; of great complexity, hints of lime blossom and vine flower mingle with a whole range of aromas of fresh fruit: peach, plum, pear almond, plum, quince, with a hint of vanilla and honey.
Taste : after a fresh attack, the white Pineau quickly provides a feeling of fullness and generosity. Its aromatic richness is then expressed fully. It is a fine and delicate wine.

 

RED PINEAU

Grapes : Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Noir.
Aging : 14 months, including 8 months minimum in oak barrels.
Degree : 16 to 22% of the volume.
Eye : Dress mahogany, pink or deep red, copper, brown highlights.
Nose : Pineau des Charentes red is intense and generous; its bouquet is an explosion of black fruit freshly picked, such blackcurrant, blackberry or cherry, sublimated by aromas of spice, licorice, cinnamon and vanilla.
Taste : Supple attack, generosity and power of red fruit, excellent aromatic persistence.

 

OLD PINEAU

Grapes : Ugni white.
Aging : minimum 60 months, including 36 months in oak barrels.
Degree : 16 to 22%
Eye : dress up an old gold to deep reflections. Regular tears quickly form around the glass.
Nose : both intense and elegant; of great complexity, vine flower notes mingle with a aromas of plum, quince, with a hint of vanilla and honey.
Taste : after a fresh attack, the white Pineau quickly provides a feeling of fullness and generosity.

 

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