Résidence Pineau des Charentes

Résidence Pineau des Charentes is the aperitif from Résidence Spirits, the organic Charentes house of Mathieu and Tamiko Leboeuf. Pineau des Charentes is the region's traditional mistelle: fresh grape must from the Cognac vineyards is blended with young Cognac eau-de-vie from the same estate, which halts fermentation and leaves the natural grape sugar intact, and the result must be aged in oak before release. Résidence makes its white Pineau from organically farmed Montils, Folle Blanche, Ugni Blanc and Colombard, then ages it at least five years in 350-litre used Cognac barrels of French oak, far longer than the appellation's minimum, and bottles it at 17.2% ABV. The producer describes a lifted, floral nose of rose, woodland botanicals and a light touch of spice, and a silky, rounded palate with bright acidity and a full mid-palate carrying vine flower, toasted pastry and clafoutis, with gentle sweetness and freshness. It is best served well chilled at around 8 to 10°C, on its own as an aperitif, in a highball with tonic, or alongside blue cheese, pâté, stone-fruit tarts and lightly spiced dishes.

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