Normandin Mercier Pineau des Charentes Rouge (Red) 5 yrs 17% 750 aleeofy2026 The palate is intricately woven

The palate is intricately woven with exceptionally fine tannins to support flavours that slowly evolve in the glass

some in clay amphora and some in neutral French oak

The wine is tight and racy with fine oak tannins to support this powerfully structured Chardonnay

You also detect a hint of white pepper

Youthful and expressive it then delivers waves of bold flavour with a swathe of well-ripened tannins supporting a finish of extraordinary length

Normandin Mercier Pineau des Charentes Rouge (Red) 5 yrs 17% 750 aleeofy2026 The palate is intricately wovenAssembly of two thirds of white grape freshly pressed and very mature (Merlot) with a third of one year Cognac, the whole aged in oak cask during four years. It is only at the end of this period that we obtain Pineau of the Charente carefully married. The subtlety lies in fresh notes of fruit, a delicate sugar and well melted alcohol. Tasting Notes Colour: Deep red, with mahogany, copper, and brown highlights. Nose: Red Pineau has a concentrated, rich