Normandin-Mercier Pineau des Charentes
Since 1872, five generations have contributed to the development of the prestigious Normandin-Mercier Cognacs. The family has build its fame by perfecting the art of blending and ageing cognacs in an exceptional geographical site on their estate, the Domaine de La Péraudière. Learn more about Normandin-Mercier Cognac.
This five year old Pineau is a perfect example of how Pineau des Charentes should taste! Enjoy it as an aperitif chilled, on the rocks, mixed with a bit of tonic water or have some fun experimenting with it behind the bar. It also goes well with foie gras, blue cheese or with almost any dessert.
Normandin-Mercier Products
Pineau des Charentes Blanc
Highlights
This traditional French aperitif wine is a blend of freshly pressed grapes and some young Normandin-Mercier cognac. Ageing four years in oak barrels helps to marry and mature the fresh fruit flavors making a soft blend that is ready to be enjoyed chilled as an aperitif, or as a dessert wine. The white Pineau goes well with blue cheese or sweet peach cobbler. Fresh and fruity with a dash of “rancio”.
Reviews
90 points
"Aged four years in oak barrels, aromas of golden raisins, honey and dried apricots lead the nose. The palate shows honey sweetness and stone fruit, accompanied by mild tartness and citrusy, mouthwatering acidity on the exit. Serve chilled"
Wine Enthusiast, 2019
Pineau des Charentes Rosé
Highlights
This traditional French aperitif wine is a blend of freshly pressed grapes and some young Normandin-Mercier cognac. Ageing four years in oak barrels helps to marry and mature the fresh fruit flavors making a soft blend that is ready to be enjoyed chilled as an aperitif, or as a dessert wine. The Rouge Pineau goes well with red berry fruit tart or chocolate cake. Fruitier than the white with a greedy note of pits of cherry.
Reviews
92 points
"The aroma is relatively restrained, with nuanced wafts of blackberry and dried cherry. The palate echoes those dark berry notes, but overall is relatively dry, finishing with herbaceous hints of dried sage and thyme. A hint of dried cherry returns on the drying exhale."
Wine Enthusiast, 2019