Normandin Mercier Pineau des Charentes Rouge (Red) 5 yrs 17% 750 aleeofy2026 Youthful and expressive it then

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

After gentle pressing the wine was matured in a combination of 25% new and seasoned French hogsheads for 9 months

from the unmatched 2021 vintage

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

a positive whole bunch outcome with fine natural acidity” - Mark Williamson & Sam Hooper

Normandin Mercier Pineau des Charentes Rouge (Red) 5 yrs 17% 750 aleeofy2026 Youthful and expressive it thenAssembly 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