Tasting tips
Ah, what a delight an extra old pineau can provide! A real treasure made here with passion. If you are looking for an original and rich taste experience, you have come to the right place.
Pineaux bought in supermarkets are often young, very sweet and liquorous. Pineau from Domaine de Sainte-Hermine has had time to develop and flourish in oak barrels for many years.
Pineau des Charentes, especially when stamped “extra old”, can be tasted alone, for itself, but it is also a sure ally for festive meals.
To offer or for the pleasure of the guests, an extra old Pineau des Charentes develops notes and aromas which make it a luxury product by its rancio taste, by its nose, by its color which has slowly taken shape over time.
Here are some tips for enjoying an extra old pineau in optimal conditions. First, make sure to serve it at a temperature between 6°C and 10°C, to release the aromas while maintaining the necessary freshness required for a fair appreciation of pineau.
Pour a small amount into a tulip-shaped glass and let it sit for a few moments for the flavors to release.
Smell its subtle bouquet of honey and nuts, then savor it, taking the time to discover all the flavors that reveal themselves on the palate: the notes of rancio, spices and oak wood, generated by years of aging in barrels, followed by a long and delicate finish.
To accompany our extra old pineau, and according to everyone’s preferences, opt for gourmet pairings with foie gras or grillon charentais, oysters if we are in a month with an “r”, cheeses, rather blue-veined, or even melon, also charentais, for an association with a sweeter touch.
Let yourself be tempted by this unique experience and discover all the richness of our terroir through a pineau of excellence.