Pineau des Charentes blanc

Reference

Charentes / France (Cognac region)

Tasting Notes

Golden apple, honey, Cognac warmth, vanilla, dried apricot, white flowers, light oak, grape must. Young Pineau tastes like fresh grape juice with fire behind it. Aged Pineau tastes like liquid rancio — hazelnut, dried fruit, and candied orange.

Brand Guide

Well

Reynac ($14-18)

Call

Château de Beaulon 5 Year ($20-28)

Premium

Pierre Ferrand ($25-35)

Top Shelf

François Voyer Très Vieux ($35-50)

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The Story

Cognac country's mistelle: fresh grape juice married to young brandy at harvest.