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Pineau des Charentes

Pineau des Charentes (White) is a sweet fortified wine from the Cognac region of western France, made by blending grape must with Cognac brandy, typically full-bodied with flowers, honey and apricot.

Where it is

Map data: INAO (Licence Ouverte 2.0); Natural Earth

At a glance

Grape
Permitted white grapes include Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Montils.
Where
Cognac region, France
In the glass
  • Apricot
  • Honey
  • Sweet

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