{"title":"Château de Montifaud","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Montifaud\u003c\/strong\u003e is a family estate in Jarnac-Champagne, in the heart of the Petite Champagne cru, with additional vineyards in Grande Champagne. Augustin Vallet planted the first vines in 1837, and the Vallet family still grows, distils and ages everything on the property today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house is known for elegant, fruit-driven cognacs that reward slow sipping. The \u003cem\u003eVSOP Millenium\u003c\/em\u003e is a supple everyday pour, the \u003cem\u003eXO Silver Attitude\u003c\/em\u003e brings dried fruit and gentle rancio, and the \u003cem\u003eHéritage Louis Vallet L50\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare old blend from the family's reserve cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontifaud also makes \u003cem\u003eVieux Pineau des Charentes\u003c\/em\u003e, in red and white: fresh grape must blended with young cognac, then aged in oak. Serve it chilled as an aperitif or with dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind Château de Montifaud in our shop on the Vismarkt in Utrecht, or order online.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-montifaud-vieux-pinot-rouge","title":"Chateau de Montifaud Vieux Pineau des Charentes Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Montifaud Vieux Pineau des Charentes Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e is a luxurious, oak-aged fortified wine from the heart of the Cognac region. Crafted by the Vallet family, it blends freshly pressed Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grape must with estate-distilled Cognac eau-de-vie, then matures for years in French oak barrels until it earns the “Vieux” designation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis deep ruby-red Pineau bursts with aromas of blackcurrant, candied cherry, prune, and warm spices. On the palate, it is round and fruit-forward, with notes of red berries and stewed fruit, supported by soft tannins and a gentle oaky warmth. 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Blending equal parts Ugni Blanc, which contributes finesse and brightness, and Colombard, known for its fruity persistence, this aperitif is enriched with high-quality eau‑de‑vie de Cognac and aged in oak until it achieves the “Vieux” classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, it reveals alluring aromas of dried fruits, almond, and honey, with underlying notes of floral fruit and prune that add depth. \u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e, it strikes a beautiful balance between freshness and sweetness—refreshing acidity meets lush fruitiness—leading to a clean and elegant finish. 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