2018
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Trouillas, south-west of Perpignan
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White, vin doux naturel |
100% Muscat à Petit Grains
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16.0%
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Aperitif, fruit, desserts, paté, soft cheeses
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Improves and retains its freshness for weeks
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Now or to 2026 and beyond
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An intense nose of jasmine, mandarin and apricot with hints of fennel, star anise and white chocolate. The flavours are rich and complex, but the inherent freshness on the palate is a joy to behold. There is of course a degree of richness, but it tastes grapey in the extreme, with subtle notes of cinnamon, clove, mandarin and lemon oil. And at just 16% abv, the added grape spirit goes almost unnoticed. Instead, what you get is a delightfully refreshing, intensely fruity, sweet, but relatively light fortified wine, with mouth-watering acidity that dances over the tongue and keeps you coming back for more. Achieving balance and elegance in a fortified wine requires very skilful winemaking, and this is an outstanding wine. |
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