Tasting notes
Sugar, Fruity, Body · Sweet
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickDuck breast with candied figs
Rich meat and a sweet-savory glaze that highlights the fruity notes and body of the wine; moderate acidity cleanses the palate between bites.
- Blue cheese platter with caramelized walnuts and gingerbread
The saltiness and power of the blue cheeses echo the sweet-fruity wine; caramelized walnuts extend the fruit and body without weighing down the dish.
- Slow-braised beef short ribs with polenta and reduced red sauce
Rich, gelatinous meat and a concentrated savory reduction match the wine's full body and pronounced tannins, while polenta soothes and echoes the wine's gentle fruit and oak notes.
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- Dark chocolate fondant with candied orangeDessert
Intense chocolate and orange zest offer broad bitter and sweet notes that mirror the sweetness and fruitiness of the wine, creating a rich and enveloping balance.
- Honey and Fresh Apricot Chicken Skewers
The sweet and savory glaze highlights the fruity notes. The freshness of the apricot provides a dynamic balance that enhances the velvety texture and ripe fruit aromas on the palate during tasting.
- Grilled peach, burrata and prosciutto salad with aged balsamic
Juicy peaches and creamy burrata lift the wine's fruitiness and balance its body; salty prosciutto and aged balsamic echo tannic grip and add savory contrast to the finish.
Storage potential between 5 and 15 years
Currently drink vintages 2011 to 2021
Serve between 14°C and 16°C