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Harvesting the Pineau des Charentes requires a lot of attention, and André Petit Pineau des Charentes Cuvée Yann is a beautiful example of their craft. With gorgeous woody notes and a long lasting rancio, it is one of their oldest Pineau de Charentes. The grapes are harvested once they are over-ripened, and then the juice is then transformed into a Rassis Cognac. This is a regional special that must be savored at least once in your life.
The mixture is then placed into Limousin oak barrels for several years - and in fact the Cuvée Yann has been aged for more than 18 years.
It is created using a combination of 50% Colombard red grape, and 50% Ugni Blanc white grapes, and the result is a beautiful ambered white liquid.
Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine made from slightly fermented and matured grape juice, with Cognac eau-de-vie then added. If you haven’t discovered it yet, this is your time to branch out into the other treasures from the Charente region.
This Pineau has been produced following very old methods. The grapes are harvested by hand and distilled following the teachings of his grandparents. In the distillation, they do not use any machines to separate alcohol - they trust their noses alone. This family producer are wine growers who develop a Pineau with a pronounced style following their feelings and tastes.
The Berneuil estate is home to André Petit Cognac, and their savoir-faire has been passed down from father to son for generations. Delving deep into the stocks of his father and grandfather, Jacques Petit produces the finest Pineau and Cognac using centuries-old methodology.
A simple, 70cl bottle with a classic moss green and cream label.
Serve as the Charente residents would themselves: as a chilled apéritif or with dessert. Drink it chilled or over ice.
A really good Pineau needs its time. At 18 years old, it is not particularly old in the League, but it already stands out with a clear, beautiful character of its own. Colour: surprisingly bright. Nose: intense ripe plum with a mild vanilla note. In the mouth: pleasantly fruity, with a nice transition...
