What is similar to Pineau des Charentes?

What is similar to Pineau des Charentes?

Elsewhere in France analogous drinks are made (Macvin in Jura, Floc de Gascogne in the Armagnac area; there is also Pommeau, similarly made by blending apple juice and apple brandy), but these products are much less well known nationally and internationally than Pineau.

How do you make Pineau des Charentes?

Pineau des Charentes is a vin de liqueur, or fortified wine, which is made by blending around a quarter of Cognac with three quarters of grape must or freshly squeeze grape juice. It can come as a white, red or rosé, has an alcohol content of around 17% and is categorised by age in a similar fashion to Cognac.

What is Reynac Pineau des Charentes?

Pineau des Charentes Blanc Reynac is essentially made from three grape varieties: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard. Its ageing in casks endows it with a pleasing and crystal clear golden colour. Delicate and fruity, Pineau Reynac offers a pleasant feeling of balanced sweetness.

Is Pineau similar to sherry?

The technical name for this style of beverage is vin de liqueur, which is around the same alcoholic strength as Sherry or Port – between 16 and 22% ABV, with most Pineau des Charentes being about 17% ABV – but with a more purely grapey character.

What do you serve with Pineau des Charentes?

Drinking Pineau des Charentes However, it is frequently served with food as it is regarded by some as being a perfect accompaniment to foie gras, fish, seafood, poultry and cheese. Red pineau, much like with red wine in general, is often served with meat dishes, soft cheeses and sometimes even desserts.

How long does Pineau des Charentes keep once opened?

Pineau should be served chilled in fortified wine measures, which means that a bottle contains at least ten glasses. Once open, it will keep perfectly well in the fridge for several weeks.

What is Pineau des Charentes made from?

Cognac is distilled from grapes, and Pineau des Charentes is a blend of that region’s grape juice, and the Cognac brandy itself. The result, at around 17 percent ABV, is just a little boozier than wine. It’s sweet, but in a natural, juicy way, with a strong vanilla-fruit character.