Chateau Montifaud Pineau des Charentes Blanc Vieux 75cl 17% ABV

CHATEAU DE MONTIFAUD - The name Château de Montifaud is historically linked to the land where the distillery sits. A castle used to be located there, which is why the word “château” is permitted to be used, a rarity in Cognac. FAMILY RUN CHATEAU - Documents show that the Vallet family has been making cognac here since 1837, though the family believes production started even earlier. Sixth generation Laurent Vallet currently runs the business, taking over from his father Michel in 2010. BOTTLING INFORMATION - Pineau des Charentes is the result of stopping the grape juice fermentation within hours of the pressing by blending it with cognac that is at least one year old — a process that originally occurred by mistake in 1589 TASTING NOTES - Dominant tones range from fresh to gilded straw, then honey, with the gold becoming more intense with age. These are followed by hues of apple green, silver or gold. Pineau are limpid and of great brilliance. Aromas of white and yellow fruit, honey and acacia blossom. HOW TO ENJOY - As an aperitif, serve at between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius, and add an ice cube if required. Delightful as an Apéritif but can work equally well with fruit based deserts and cheese.