Pineau des Charentes
A lost in his thoughts winemaker would have poured fresh grape juice in a barrel, which he thought was empty, although it contained eau-de-vie. He would have forgotten this barrel several years before he retrieved it, tasted what it contained and found out this gentle blend between eau-de-vie and grape juice…
Pineau rosé primeur
The latest addition to our Pineau des Charentes range. A “Primeur” made from the juice of the most recent harvest, aged in barrels for just 8 months.
We use the free-run juice of Merlot after a very light maceration of the berries and a fermentation start to reduce the sugars and bring out vinous notes. No pressing is involved, resulting in a full-bodied fruit flavor with notes of raspberry, pomegranate, and vine peach.
Pineau blanc (white)
Have you ever heard about melon with Pineau? Yes! that’s a good thing. Otherwise, run to your greengrocer, buy a nice ‘Charentais’ melon, slice it in twice, take the seeds off and pour a bit of Pineau blanc instead. Eat with a spoon. If it’s not the right time for melons, you can also drink this Pineau simply in tulip glass. Grape juice in this Pineau is 40% merlot, 40% ugni-blanc and 20% semillon. This is a peach- honey- and nougat-forward blend.
Pineau rouge (red)
While our Pineau blanc is stored in bug oak barrels, our Pineau rouge is raised in topped-up demi-muids of 600 liters. How do we make our Pineau rouge? 1) grape destemming; 2) hot maceration of the berries during 3 to 6 hours long; 3) night settling; 4) alcohol addition. This explanation is not clear enough? please come over at the property during the grape harvest in September and Théophile will be pleased to show you these steps in action. On the nose and palate, blackcurrant and other red berries come up thanks to the 100% merlot grape juice.
Pineau Vieille Réserve
Culinary speaking, foie gras and blue cheese are our Pineau Vieille Réserve’s best friends. Blend of Pineaux made before 2007, our Vieille Réserve will bring madeira, vermouth, walnut stain and almond to your mouth. Taste it fresh, keep it fresh.
Vieux Pineau Rosé (Old Rosé)
We let our red Pineau age, and over time, it loses its color, taking on a brick-red hue on its bright robe. Its strong rancio and aromas of candied fruits make it the perfect companion for your chocolate cake.
