Vieux Pineau des Charentes Lhéraud, aged 15 years
Vieux Pineau des Charentes Lhéraud, aged 15 years
Price: 41,67€
DESCRIPTION
Legend has it that Pineau des Charentes is the fruit of chance. Grape must was supposedly accidentally spilled into a barrel of eau de vie and cognac. However, chance stops there, especially for the Lhéraud family. They produce a high-quality aged Pineau des Charentes thanks to their expertise and passion. A blend of Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard, it has aged for 15 years in Limousin oak barrels. This is an intense, balanced Pineau that maintains an elegant acidity. On the nose, aromas of walnuts, raisins, and candied pear express themselves with ease. To be enjoyed with melon and country ham, a sweet and savory Asian dish, or a dessert such as strawberries with sugar. Discover more about the history of Maison Lhéraud and the other exceptional products they produce.
REGION
Nouvelle Aquitaine
France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is France's largest wine-growing region, stretching from Poitiers to Pau, via emblematic territories such as Bordeaux, Cognac, Agen and Bergerac. It is home to an exceptional diversity of terroirs, supported by centuries of winemaking and distilling expertise, making it the cradle of some of the world's most renowned spirits.
To the north, in the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions, we produce the famous Cognac, made from the double distillation of white wines, and Pineau des Charentes, a liqueur wine combining grape must and young Cognac, appreciated for its freshness and roundness.
Further south, in the Gers, Landes and Lot-et-Garonne regions, we produce Armagnac, France's oldest brandy. Traditionally distilled in continuous stills, it is produced in three zones: Haut-Armagnac, Ténarèze and Bas-Armagnac. These three terroirs lie on the alluvial cone of Lannemezan, an ancient soil of sand, clay and pebbles eroded from the Pyrenees. They give rise to expressive, elegant and nuanced eaux-de-vie, with aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices and dried fruit, revealed through barrel ageing.
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A real treat! The wood is perfectly integrated, between nuts and candied fruit.
