Pineau des Charentes Vieux is a fortified produced by François-Alain in Pineau des Charentes, Charentes, France. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Fortified
Appellation: Pineau des Charentes
Region: Charentes
Country: France
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium acidity, sweet
Pineau des Charentes is the Cognac country's own apéritif: fresh grape must from the Charentes vineyards is muted with Cognac before it can ferment, keeping its natural sweetness, and then aged in oak. A Vieux has spent at least five years in cask, which deepens a white Pineau to gold-amber and brings dried apricot, honey, walnut, raisin and candied orange peel, with vanilla and toffee from the wood. Serve it lightly chilled, around 8–10 °C, on its own as an apéritif, or with foie gras, blue cheese or a walnut or apricot tart. It is ready to drink from the day it is bought and holds well in bottle; once opened, keep it in the fridge and finish it within a few months.
When to drink
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pineau des Charentes Vieux from?
Pineau des Charentes Vieux is produced by François-Alain in Pineau des Charentes, Charentes, France.