Nicolas Palazzi of PM Spirits, who specializes in sourcing rare spirits, will be leading a tasting of Pineau des Charentes and Cognac with specially paired cheeses tomorrow, March 29th from 6:30-8:30pm. Nicolas was born to a family of winemakers in Bordeaux. He learned the art and science of Cognac under the tutelage of his grandfather's best friend, whose family started distilling around 1702. 

During the event, Nicolas will guide you through a tasting of old Pineau des Charentes, a combination of Cognac and unfermented grape must (both red & white). These Pineaux are harvested by hand and some are made with six year old cognac and are bottled only when the right proof is achieved naturally. These libations will be paired each with a different cheese, selected carefully by artisan organic cheese importer, Seymour Pond of Pondini. Next, Nicolas will take you through some of the best cognacs and explain the distillation process and how different styles are created. All of the cognacs will also be paired with specially selected cheeses. What's on tap for the evening? Check out exactly what will be served below:

1- Paul-Marie & Fils Pineau des Charentes Tres Vieux (white) Fut #3 (20yr)
2- Paul-Marie & Fils Pineau des Charentes Vieux (red) Fut #5 (13yr)
3- Navarre Pineau des Charentes Rose (15yr)
4- Paul Beau Grande Champagne Cognac Hors d'Age (30yr)
5- Guillon Painturaud Cognac Grande Champagne Hors d'Age (30yr)
6- Navarre Grande Champagne Cognac Veille Reserve (50yr)

This special event is $50 to attend and you can RSVP here.