The Pineau des Charentes
The decree of October 12th, 1945 sets the strict standards of the Controlled Appellation of Pineau des Charentes. Stemming from a blend between grape must and cognac eau de vie (at least 60° proof) from the same estate, Pineau des Charentes must obtain a degree between 16° to 22°. Production does not exceed 57 hectolitres per acre.
We have 4 references of Pineau des Charentes : "white", "red", "old white" and "old red".
The Pineau des Charentes Blanc "White" of Domaine Pautier
- Grape variety : Ugni blanc and Montil,
- Average age : 3 years,
- Characteristics : A sweet fortified wine with hints of honey, mead, citric undertones, quince jam,
- Consumption : For an aperitif, with a soft goat's cheese, and with shellfish and white meat.
- Price : 10 € 60
The Pineau des Charentes Rosé "red" of Domaine Pautier
- Grape variety : Merlot and Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon,
- Average age : 3 years,
- Characteristics : Fruity wine with hints of raspberries, cherries, strawberries, blackberries,
- Consumption : For an aperitif, with melons, berries or just with a dessert.
- Price : 10 € 60
The Pineau des Charentes Vieux Blanc "Old White" of Domaine Pautier
- Name : “Vieux” (old) after 5 years or more of ageing in oak barrels.
- Average age : 10 years.
- Characteristics : A sweet and full bodies fortified wine with hints of dry apricot, cashew nuts, gingerbread.
- Consumption : For an aperitif, with foie gras, cheese (blue, goat's cheese, old Comté, old Beaufort, etc.).
- Price : 17 € 80
The Pineau des Charentes Vieux Rosé "old red" of Domaine Pautier
- Name : “Vieux” (old) after 5 years or more of ageing in oak barrels,
- Average age : 10 years,
- Characteristics : A thick fortified wine with hints of prunes, nutmeg, morello jam, cherries and a lingering chocolate taste,
- Consumption : Served chilled as an aperitif, with foie gras and fig compote, and any sort of chocolate.
- Price : 17 € 80