Description
Pineau des Charentes is a regional French aperitif, made in the dpartements of Charente and Charente-Maritime in western France. It is a fortified wine (mistelle or vin de liqueur), made from a blend of unfermented grape must and Cognac brandy.
The taste is predominantly sweet, but is balanced by both acidity and the increased level of alcohol. Serve chilled or over ice as an aperitif.