Château d’Orignac Pineau des Charentes NV
A luscious and aromatic Pineau des Charentes with honeyed fruit, gentle sweetness, and refreshing balance. Elegant, smooth, and perfect as an aperitif or dessert companion.
From the Charente region of western France, where Cognac meets ripe Bordeaux varieties. Fresh grape must is blended with young Cognac, creating a naturally sweet, aromatic wine with notes of ripe red berries, cherry, plum, spice, vanilla and a gentle warmth from the spirit.
Produced at Château d’Orignac, a historic estate in the Charente Maritime near Cognac, this Pineau des Charentes reflects a long regional tradition of blending fresh grape must with fine Cognac eau-de-vie. The château is celebrated for its ageing cellars and craftsmanship, earning international acclaim for quality and depth of flavour.
France
Charente
Red Pineau des Charentes
750ml
17%
NVChâteau d’Orignac Pineau des Charentes NV is a classic fortified wine from the historic Pineau des Charentes appellation in western France. Produced by blending fresh grape must with Cognac eau-de-vie and then aging in oak, Pineau occupies a unique position between wine and spirit, offering both freshness and depth.
Crafted from traditional regional grape varieties - Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon - the must is fortified before fermentation is complete, preserving natural grape sweetness. Extended maturation in oak barrels allows the components to integrate, developing complexity while maintaining vibrancy.
Produced by Château d’Orignac, an estate located in the Cognac region, this Pineau reflects a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship. The house is known for producing both Cognac and Pineau, ensuring expertise in distillation and aging techniques that define the category.
A fortified French wine made by blending grape must with Cognac spirit, resulting in a smooth, sweet style with honeyed fruit, nuts, and warming richness. It sits stylistically between dessert wine and fortified spirit.
In simple terms: a mellow and luxurious fortified wine — sweet, nutty, and ideal for sipping slowly after dinner.
- Appearance: Deep ruby / crimson with glossy sheen.
- Nose: Aromas of ripe strawberry, cherry, plum, vanilla, Cognac spice and subtle caramel.
- Palate: Lusciously sweet with red-berry jam, black cherry, plum compote and gentle oak influence.
- Texture: Smooth and mouth-coating with fine balance between sweetness and spirit.
- Finish: Long, warming and fruity with hints of vanilla, spice and cherry liqueur.
- Overall Impression: Rich, elegant and deliciously smooth - a classic, fruit-driven Pineau des Charentes with Cognac warmth and refined sweetness.
- Fruit desserts: cherry tart, berry crumble, poached pears
- Chocolate desserts and truffles
- Soft blue cheeses (Stilton, Bleu d’Auvergne, Fourme d’Ambert)
- Foie gras pâté or duck liver
- Works beautifully with nuts, caramel and almond-based pastries
- Serve at: 8–10°C for aperitif, or slightly warmer for dessert
- Glassware: Small white wine, dessert wine or port
- After opening: Keeps several weeks in the fridge due to fortification
- Best Enjoyed: Chilled as an aperitif, with dessert, or as a sweet digestif
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