Pineau des CharentesPrestige by Leonard Cognac Estate

Description

Vieux Pineau des Charentes Leonard This Pineau des Charentes Léonard is the blend of cognacs of 5 years minimum with grape juice. You will apreciate his nose "rum raisin".A legend reported on the Pineau des Charentes was invented by chance by a Charentais winemaker in 1589. He mistakenly assembles a quantity of grape must in a barrel that already contained a cognac bottling. He attends the fermentation that does not close never The pleasant surprise is a fruity and slightly alcoholic product, which will become the Pineau des Charentes. The wine estate of the Léonard family dates back to 1941. Nowadays the estate has 42 hectares of vines and has its winery, distillery and storage cellar. Pineau blanc undergoes aging for about 18 months, including 12 months in oak barrels. . There are three Pineau des Charentes appellations that are based on aging time. White Pineau, 5 year old white pineau and 10 year old extra white pineau.

What the Hachette Wine Guide says about 2017:

"An old pineau white finesse and freshness.It appreciates its perfumes of pear, honey and honey.The cognac and wood are pleasantly pleasant.The mouth is lively, balanced by a pleasant sweetness. heat due to the brandy in the finish does not thwart the overall harmony. "