Pineau des Charentes Rouge

Wine information: The Trijol history is one of measured achievement. The family originally settled as growers and distillers in St Martial Sur Né, in the heart of the Cognac region. Their first still was installed in November 1859, and since then they have built on their expertise as growers and distillers, becoming professional distillers in 1962. Pineau des Charentes is an aperitif and is a blend of unfermented grape must and Cognac. The red style is a less common variety, and is very popular in the local region It is usually made from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, and is aged for at least 14 months in oak barrels. Obviously, because this is made from red grapes the tasting profile is quite different from white Pineau. The colours can vary a lot from a medium rosé colour up to a fairly dark, crimson red. The Maxim Trijol Pineau des Charentes Rouge is a relatively dark crimson colour. It has aromas and flavours of quince cheese, blackberries, blackcurrant, tobacco, liquorice, honey, oak, cherry and spices (cinnamon). These flavours lead on to the palate which is usually fuller than white Pineau. Try with roast duck and morello cherries or use as a dessert wine with chocolate desserts.

 
     

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