Pineau des Charentes 'Pineau Park'

• Pineau des Charentes produced by Distillerie Tessendier in Jarnac, France
• 76% grape must (composed of 50% Montils, 30% Colombard, and 20% Ugni Blanc) is mixed with 24% eau-de-vie aged a minimum of 24 months
• Rested in stainless steel vats for 6 months before aging a minimum of 18 months with at least 12 of those months occurring in oak; aged 2–4 years in total
• 17% ABV; keep refrigerated once opened

Pineau des Charentes is a traditional apéritif composed of Cognac blended with unfermented grape must. Delicate and floral, enjoy chilled over ice or experiment using as a substitute for vermouth in cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Pineau des Charentes is a delicious, traditional aperitif composed of Cognac blended with unfermented grape juice or must. Park Pineau is made of 76% grape must (composed of 50% Montils, 30% Colombard, and 20% Ugni Blanc), and 24% Cognac eau-de-vie. The grapes are pressed immediately after harvest and blended with the eau-de-vie. The Pineau is rested in stainless steel vats for 6 months, then aged between 2-4 years, with at least 1 year in lightly toasted oak. Delicate and floral, this aperitif is delicious any way you choose to enjoy it—from chilled over ice to a vermouth substitute in cocktails. 17% ABV.

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