Pineau des Charentes Mono Grape Old Red Merlot Black

This old Pineau red reveals a mahogany red color with amber reflections.  The nose is rich and evolved.  It opens with notes of kirsch cherries, dried fruits and nuts combining woody touches forming a varied and delicious whole.  The palate is round, dense and complex.  It opens with notes of prunes, cherries and dried nuts while combining a woody aspect with touches of rancio which continue with notes of bitter cocoa.  The tannins are present but melted, combined with a pleasant freshness which provides a lingering and refined length on the palate. Food and wine : Black forest, amarena cherry sorbet Cake with a high percentage of chocolate Grape variety: Black Merlot Plot: Clay-limestone soil Visual appearance: Deep red Olfactory aspect: Candied fruits Taste aspect: Red fruit, delicious, slight acidity with a refined rancio Alcohol content: 17%vol Aging: Oak barrels