Pineau des Charentes Blanc Viuex, MontifVintage Size 75cl ABV 17% Tasting Note The history of Pineau des Charentes can be traced back to the 16th century when Henry IV came to the throne of France. Legend has is that in the 1589 harvest time, a winegrower accidently poured grape must into a barrel already containing eau de vie. The mixture was rolled to the back of the Lords cellar. A few years later, the barrel was needed as a result of a bumper harvest. The owner was somewhat surprised by

In the mouth the wine is harmonious

The vineyards are in conversion to organics and will be certified from 2024 vintage onwards

floor-malted barley and mature the whisky in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels and reconditioned red wine casks

lemon meringue and lifted floral aromas

the classic Cotswolds Distillery London Dry Gin is aged in ex-bourbon and ex-red wine casks - the same barrels that the distillery uses for their malt whisky

Fantastic with charcoal-grilled lamb

medium bodied in the mouth

Produced by natural fermentation of Lambrusco Salamino grapes

textured and with structure enhanced by the contribution of the skins

Enitely made from the Sardinian Nuragus grape

spicy notes and Mediterranean herbs on the nose

On the palate