Fradon Pineau Rose

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Aperitif
Producer:
 
Fradon
Label Name:
 
Pineau Rose
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac / Charente-Maritime (Petite Champagne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
17.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (must); Cognac eau-de-vie from Ugni Blanc
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
product listings and technical details available on Domaine Fradon and the official Pineau des Charentes site

Tasting Note
Pale ruby-rosé; aromas of red berries, cassis and cherry with candied-fruit and subtle oak/vanilla. Luscious, gently sweet palate with balanced freshness and a warm, rancio finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, blue cheeses, berry tarts, dark chocolate desserts, roast pork, duck à l'orange. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Vietnamese grilled pork rolls, sweet-savory Thai dishes and mango sticky rice (dessert).

Production Method
Fresh red grape must (Merlot/Cabernet) is muted with Cognac eau‑de‑vie (mutage) and aged in oak barrels (rosé Pineau: minimum ~12 months, incl. months in oak). Bottled in the production region.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Fradon is a multi‑generation family estate (≈37–40 ha) in Petite Champagne, producing Pineau des Charentes, Cognac and IGP wines; practicing agroecological/HVE approaches.