Tasting notes
Sugar, Alcohol, Fruity, Body · Sweet
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickTarte Tatin with Warm Cinnamon ApplesDessert
Caramelized apples and buttery pastry mirror the wine's rich sweetness and fruitiness; warm spices accentuate aromatic notes while the caramel's silkiness complements the wine's medium body and low tannins.
- Grilled swordfish rolls with citrus sauce
Savory and smoky meat balances the intense sweetness of the wine; the citrus sauce reinforces the acidity and cleanses the palate between sips.
- Thin caramelized pear and almond tartDessert
Melting pears and caramel reflecting the wine's sweetness; the almond provides a slightly fatty texture balanced by acidity, creating harmony on the mid-palate.
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- Cured cheese with fig jam and walnuts
The creamy texture of the cheese and the sweetness of the jam balance the fruity and sugary liveliness of the wine, while the walnuts add a textural counterpoint and a slight bitterness.
- Creamy gorgonzola and caramelized pear risotto
Creamy and slightly savory, the dish enhances the fruity sweetness and soft structure of the wine, while the acidity prevents it from being cloying.
- Seared Pork Chop with Apple-Mustard Compote
Juicy pork and a tangy-sweet apple-mustard compote echo the wine's fruit-driven sweetness and moderate body; savory meat and piquant compote balance richness without needing tannic structure.
Drink before 30 years
Currently drink vintages 1996 and newer
Serve between 10°C and 13°C
Common varieties
Macabeu
Macabeu, also known as Macabeo, is a white grape variety widely cultivated in the south of France and Spain. It is often used to produce dry and sparkling white wines, with flavors of white-fleshed fruits, citrus, and flowers.