Wines made from Montils grapes of Pineau des Charentes
Discover the best wines made with Montils as a single variety or as a blend of Pineau des Charentes.
More informations about the variety Montils
Montils blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Charente). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. It should be noted that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium size. Montils blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Cognac
Pineau des Charentes is a Sweet and reasonably strong "Vin de Liqueur" from the Charente (Cognac) region of western France. It is made by adding Cognac brandy from the previous year's distillation (or earlier) to fresh Grape must from the current Vintage. By law, the must must be freshly harvested and, although it may have undergone partial Fermentation, its sugar content at the time of "Mutage" (when the brandy is added) must be greater than 170 g per litre. The Cognac itself must have an Alcohol content of at least 60 % and must have been kept in casks before being used.
What are the typical flavors of the Montils grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Montils
- OakPresent in 1% of Montils
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Montils
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Montils
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Montils
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Montils