Winery Pineau François 1erPineau des Charentes Blanc
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Pineau des Charentes Blanc of the Winery Pineau François 1er is in the top 5 of wines of Pineau des Charentes.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pineau des Charentes Blanc of Winery Pineau François 1er in the region of Cognac often reveals types of flavors of cheese, fig or honey and sometimes also flavors of golden raisin, non oak or earth.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pineau François 1er's Pineau des Charentes Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a brisk palate, with aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), boxwood, nectarine and herbal notes. Typically crisp finish. Pillar of Côtes de Gascogne IGP (modern aromatic dry whites) and historically the base spirit for Cognac and Armagnac distillation. Exported to South Africa and California. Charentes variety, a cross of chenin × gouais blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pineau des Charentes Blanc from Winery Pineau François 1er are 2008
Informations about the Winery Pineau François 1er
The Winery Pineau François 1er is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Pineau des Charentes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pineau des Charentes
AOC vin de liqueur of the Charentes (Cognac zone), made by mutage: fresh must + Cognac eau-de-vie, aged in cask min. 18 months. Charentais aperitif signature with notes of fresh grape, honey, candied fruits, citrus, soft vanilla and a hazelnut touch in white — deep gold robe, round velvety palate at 17% vol. Rosé version on Cabernet and Merlot brings strawberry and red fruits.
The wine region of Cognac
Charente vineyard dedicated to distillation for Cognac eau-de-vie (AOC 1936). Six signature ranked crus: Grande Champagne the most prestigious (elegance and length), fine Petite Champagne, round and floral Borderies, fruity Fins Bois, rustic Bons Bois, ordinary Bois. Spirits with grape, white flowers, dried fruits, vanilla, leather, spice and noble rancio notes — from young VS to long-aged XO. Ugni Blanc king (98%), Folle Blanche, Colombard.
The word of the wine: Roundup
Woody part of the grape bunch to which the berries are attached.
