Chateau de Montifaud Vieux Pineau des Charentes Blanc 750ml SWEET
Product details
| Management number | 248686154 | Release Date | 2026/09/03 | List Price | US$16.00 | Model Number | 248686154 | ||
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Winemaker Description
Ugni blanc” gives finesse, elegance and a little acidity. Colombard gives persistence and a lovely fruity taste. This blend of these 2 varieties finds a perfect balance!
Perfect for Aperitif, this is a perfect match with cheese for exemple. Pineau should be served chilled, at 5°C!
Harvest: after maturity controls, grapes are picked-up by hand for the best selection of grapes.
Maceration: a maceration is realized during 36 hours for the best concentrations of all aromas and give the body to our Pineau des Charentes
Pressing: the 2 varieties are pressed separately in a specific pneumatic press
Mutage (fermentation stop): the grape juice (3/4) is blended with ¼ of eau-de-vie de Cognac (at least 70 % volume and age of maximum one year). Adding the eau-de-vie of Cognac with this high alcohol content makes fall down the departure in fermentation, so keeping the natural sugar of the grape
Ageing: this blend will be aged in French oak casks (roux and old) for much more than the minimum required by the appellation which is 5 years to get the mention “Vieux”.
Bottling: a bottling line for all round bottles at Famille Vallet estate.
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