« Pineau des Charentes, a proud heir of cognac, is also produced in the delimited region of Cognac. Rather than fermenting to obtain a wine destined for cognac, the grape juice is « married » directly to the cognac! »

HISTORY
Acccording to legend, a long long time ago, during the grape harvest, a viticulteur accidentally added grape must to a barrel that he believed was empty, but in fact it contained eau de vie. The mixture was duly returned to the cellars. A few years later, the barrel was retrieved and was found to contain the drink that is known as pineau today.

Appellation contrôlée
Like cognac, the production of pineau des charentes is officially controlled as to the grape varieties used and precise methods of production and aeging. We have two young pineau des charentes to offer. One « blanc » and one « rosé »

Méry pineau blanc
Made with grape juice from the varieties; ugni blanc, colombard and montils. Aged for 4 years in large oak casks. Aromas of honey and dried fruit.

50cl / 75cl bottle
18% vol.


Méry pineau rosé
Made with the juice from specially planted merlot and cabernet sauvignon grapes. Aged for a minimum of 2 years, pineau rosé expresses red fruit aromas.

50cl / 75cl bottle
18% vol.