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Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1ER<\/p><\/div>\n

While at the APVSA<\/a> wine tasting for importers and media, we \u00a0discovered and tasted two Pineau wines. Pineau wines are produced with a blend of grape juice and Cognac eau-de-vie. Frequently, the result is a wine that has fresh fruit notes. Pineau wines were first developed quite by accident in the late 1500s when someone added grape must to a partial barrel of Cognac eau-de-vie. When the Cognac barrel was opened, the taste was memorable and so the tradition of producing Pineaus began.\u00a0Pineau\u00a0wines are unique wines in a specific AOC\u00a0 <\/span>of France, Appellation Pineau des Charentes Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e.<\/p>\n

The first Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1ER<\/sup> Pineaus were produced during the 1930s by Gaston Rivi\u00e8re. Today Philippe G. Rivi\u00e8re continues the tradition of producing Pineaus using age-old methods that include using wood and coal for heating the distilling equipment.<\/p>\n

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Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1ER at APVSA<\/p><\/div>\n

The Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1ER \u00a0<\/sup>White \u00a0Pineau, with 17% alcohol, was a light gold color. At the tasting, blue cheese and seafood were recommended for pairings. Other food pairings include roasted goose and muscle recipes. The White Pineau had an aroma and taste of dried apricots. This fortified wine\u00a0<\/span>offered a nice combination of acidity and sweetness. This full-bodied wine coated the mouth.<\/p>\n

The Red Pineau Francois 1ER\u00a0 <\/span><\/sup>also was 17% alcohol. The wine was a translucent red\/purple color. The wine offered strawberry and raspberry notes. The fortified wine was medium bodied and also coated the roof of the mouth. The finish had a little heat but was balanced. Yum! Try a glass of this Pineau while sitting next to a fireplace. Food<\/p>\n

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Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1ER uses wood and coal for the still. (Photo provided by Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1ER)<\/p><\/div>\n

pairings include melons, dark chocolate desserts and fruit salad.<\/p>\n

Interview<\/i><\/p>\n

Wine Trail Traveler:<\/b> How long has Pineau Fran\u00e7ois <\/i>1ER <\/sup>been producing wine?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1<\/b>ER: <\/sup><\/b>The brand was released in 1930\u2019s by Gaston Riviere, it\u2019s creator, decided to sell only the pineau aged in cask oak.<\/i><\/p>\n

Wine Trail Traveler:<\/b> How many hectares of vineyards does the winery own? What are the grape varieties in the vineyard?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1<\/b>ER:\u00a0<\/span><\/sup><\/b> <\/i>The vineyard has 32 hectares of vine grapes. The grape varieties for the white pineau is Ugni Blanc and Colombard. For the red pineau we used Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.<\/p>\n

Wine Trail Traveler:<\/b> To what do you owe the success of Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1ER<\/sup>?<\/i><\/p>\n

Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1<\/b>ER:<\/sup><\/b> The reputation of its production quickly extends beyond our borders of Charente. Even today this quality is still recognised. The pineau Fran\u00e7ois is distilled in authentic red copper alambics and remain among the last to use wood and coal for heating. Also our very important stock of old pineau which aged in Limousin oak barrels.<\/p>\n

Wine Trail Traveler:<\/b> Currently where are the wines available?<\/i><\/p>\n

Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1<\/b>ER: <\/sup><\/b>The wines are available in the USA in San Francisco and New York City, in Belgium and in Slovakia.<\/p>\n

Wine Trail Traveler:<\/b> Are visitors encouraged to visit the winery? If so, what can they expect to discover at the winery?<\/i><\/p>\n

Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1<\/b>ER:<\/sup><\/b> We also organise some tours of the domain. It\u2019s open to the public everyday of the year, they just have to call before for planning a day.<\/p>\n

People will discover the vineyard, the distillery and the cellar. At the end we propose a free tasting of our pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1er.<\/p>\n

Wine Trail Traveler:<\/b> What would you like the public to know about Pineau Fran\u00e7ois <\/i>1ER<\/sup>?<\/i><\/p>\n

Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1<\/b>ER<\/sup><\/b>:<\/b> Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1ER<\/sup> is one of the last families who still make pineau with wood and coal. They\u2019re also the first brand created of Pineau des Charentes.<\/p>\n

Our clients are gastronomic restaurant like Le Jules Verne (the Eiffel Tower restaurant), L\u2019Astrance, le Plaza Ath\u00e9n\u00e9e and famous wineries like la cave Aug\u00e9, la grande \u00e9picerie de Paris …<\/p>\n

Wine Trail Traveler hopes to see the Pineau Fran\u00e7ois available in more areas of the United States. Importers and distributors should consider\u00a0Pineau Fran\u00e7ois 1ER.<\/sup><\/p>\n

Cheers!
\nKathy<\/p>\n