Monbazillac 2009: Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure
Description
Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure is a wonderfully rich, sweet wine which is deep gold in colour and has a complex palate of dried fruits and honey underscored by a zesty acidity.
- Style: White Wine, Sweet (Moelleux), Medium-bodied
- Region: Midi, Monbazillac,
- Producer: Christian Roche
- Vintage: 2009
- Grape variety (Cépage): Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc
- Wine pairing - drink with: Blue Cheese, Fruit desserts
- Cellarage: Best enjoyed within 2 years of vintage.
- Vinification: Triage harvested botrytised grapes are late harvested and vinified in stainless steel (although an oaked version is also made). The wine is not fortifiedartificially, as is the case for Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, and is thus sensitive to vintage variation and grape selection.
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5%
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Monbazillac 2009: Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure
A sublime botrytised Monbazillac from a blend of 80% Sauvignon and 20% Muscadelle. It has a lovely tawny colour and is richly honeyed with complex notes of dried fruits, nuts and caramel with a heady orange blossom bouquet. Traditionally it is served chilled in small glasses to accompany tartines of pâté de foie gras but it also makes a splendid accompaniment to salty blue cheeses (especially Roquefort) and all manner of fruit-based desserts.