Presentation
The Vieux Pineau Blanc Dixneuf comes from the family distillery cellars in the Rouillac region. Several years of ageing in oak casks have allowed the aromas to mature and the muted must to gain in complexity, without losing the characteristic freshness of white Pineau. A finely balanced cuvée, halfway between fruity youth and the patina of a great old Pineau. Selected for the La Halte Rouillacaise range.
Tasting notes
- Eye : Old-gold robe with amber highlights.
- Nose : Open nose: dried apricot, wildflower honey, toasted almond, vanilla. A fine woody note signs the cask ageing.
- Palate : Suave attack; the palate plays on dried fruit and honey, underpinned by a delicate woody frame. The sugar is perfectly integrated, never heavy.
- Finish : Long finish on candied fruit with a touch of toasted hazelnut.
Technical specifications
- Type : Vieux Pineau des Charentes Blanc AOC
- Producer : Distillerie Dixneuf
- Cru / Area : AOC Pineau des Charentes area
- Vintage : —
- Grape varieties : Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche
- Ageing : More than 5 years of ageing in oak casks (AOC « Vieux Pineau » designation)
- Volume : 75 cl
- ABV : 17 % vol.
Pairing and serving suggestions
Versatile at the table: foie gras, blue cheeses, dried-fruit desserts, fruit tatins. Serve at 10-12 °C in a Pineau or sweet-wine glass.
Storage
Before opening, store between 8 and 14 °C. After opening, keep refrigerated and consume within 4 weeks.
Excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.
