the authenticity of the terroir
The history of the P&C brand has its origin in the childhood friendship between its founders.
Passionate about sports and in love with our terroir, our team willingness is now to promote both Pineau des Charentes and Cognac and to build a brand of international notoriety, directly developed by the winemaker which will seduce you thanks to its history, its authenticity, its innovation and its quest for excellence.
Winegrowing appeared in the Charentes region by the end of the first century after JC. In the Middle-Age, wines of the Charentes region were appreciated in the Northern European countries (England, Flanders, Holland and Norway) and international trade was encouraged by the navigation on the river Charente.
However, because of a high degree of alcohol, the quality of the wines was altered by the length of sea journeys, which led the Dutch to distill the wines in order to better preserve them: they invented the “brandwijn” and drank it with water.
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Cognac can be tasted in two ways :
– traditionally digestive, pure and at room temperature for old Cognac (Napoleon, XO …),
– but also as an aperitif, lying down, on ice or in cocktail for the youngest (***, VS, VSOP).
The richness of the aromas is extended with floral, fruity, woody or spicy notes.
Gastronomy is also developing around Cognac, particularly with particularly tasty Cognac-Meal accords :
– fish, seafood, dried hams, white and red meats,
– but also dessert with chocolate or some cheeses.
Cognac benefits of a Controlled Appellation of Origin which guarantees an elaboration of quality. Its origin, its terroir and manufacturing methods scrupulously respect the Cognac technical specifications.
The vineyard extends over approximatively 75 000 hectares which are located in the Charente-Maritime and the main part of the Charente departments, as well as two enclave in Dordogne and Deux-Sèvres. It is divided in 6 “crus” which are defined by their soil geological characteristics :
– the Grande Champagne, which produces the finest and lightest eaux-de-vie, Continue reading “The Cognac”