Winery H. BegeyPineau des Charentes
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery H. Begey's Pineau des Charentes.
Discover the grape variety: Courbu noir
Light and fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and a supple palate, with simple and delicate aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and floral notes. A rare airy profile today. Preserved for its heritage value, it survives in a few heritage parcels in Béarn among the old South-West varieties studied. The black variant of Courbu, a French native grape from Béarn and the Basque Country.
Informations about the Winery H. Begey
The Winery H. Begey is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 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: New wine
Wine of the year, fruity and easy to drink. Beaujolais Nouveau is not the only one in this category, the Côtes-du-Rhône, Touraine and Gaillac appellations also produce new wines.
