The Charentes country has had its share of luck. In the XVI century everything happened by accident, a vineyard owner put fresh grape must in a barrel with some Cognac brandy. After a few years an unknown but succulent beverage was discovered. Pineau from Charente was born!

In effect, this vineyard owner caused a mutation by stopping the fermentation of the must with the addition of alcohol. He created a sweet wine, sunny and fruity which has become a marvellous aperitif or dessert wine.