{"product_id":"raymond-ragnaud-pineau-des-charentes-blanc-17-750ml","title":"Raymond Ragnaud Pineau des Charentes Blanc 17% 750ML","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction of the distillery:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1860, the family of Raymond Ragnaud owned a small vineyard in the Grande Champagne, the most sought-after area of the quality of its eaux-de-vie which were particulary suited for ageing, planted only with Ugni-blanc and Folle blanche grapes, the best varieties of the Charente vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1920, Paul Ragnaud settled in the Château of Ambleville and was succeeded in 1941 by his son Raymond who ran the vineyard and decided to market the eaux-de-vie he had inherited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1963, his wife, with the help of their two children, Françoise and Jean-Marie, expanded the business which now covers 47 hectares in 3 different vineyards - Ambleville, Criteuil and Lignières-Sonneville - lying on the slopes of the Grande Champagne, a unique and exceptionnal area which produces eaux-de-vie of unparalleled quality. These vineyards are cultivated by the Ste Ragnaud-Bricq. \u003cbr\u003eFor the last 30 years, Françoise Ragnaud-Bricq, has remained faithful to her roots and carried on the tradition by supervising the grape harvest with meticulousness and great experience. She works hand in hand with the cellar-master to produce eaux-de-vie by distilling only wine harvested in hers vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilling takes place in two stages in two copper pot stills with a capacity of 16 hectolistres. The first distillation is called \"Le brouillis\", with an alcohol content of 24° to 32 ° depending on the wine being ditilled, which is then distilled a second time to produce the \"bonne chauffe\" where only the \"coeur\" (the heart) is retained, with an alcohol content of 70°, producing a crystal-clear pure eau-de-vie. \u003cbr\u003eThis nectar remains in our aging cellars for about a year, stocked in a new oak casks from the Limousin area, before being transferred to older casks to avoid excessive tannin. The eaux-de-vie undergo many changes during this long period in the casks : the volume and the alcohol content are reduced, the colour and the bouquet are transformed to become \"cognac\". Once they reach maturity, these \"eaux-de-vie\" are \"awakened\" after several years to be blended to produce a harmonious, subtle cognac which is both full-bodied and mellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raymond Ragnaud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45423142731820,"sku":"29000-PCB","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/3220\/0236\/files\/IMG_6218_e5b4f3b2-1bb9-459d-9d6e-6e574129f92a.png?v=1775004561","url":"https:\/\/mylocalspirits.com.au\/products\/raymond-ragnaud-pineau-des-charentes-blanc-17-750ml","provider":"mylocalspirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}