La Doucejoie, 750 ml

Vineyard: After searching for a viticultural partner who shares our own winemaking beliefs, we have joined forces with vin doux naturel producer Jérôme Bouletin. His winery is situated on the east side of the village of Beaumes de Venise and has 20 parcels of vines of at least 20 years old. They are grown on two kinds of terroir: the sandy soils of the St-Véran commune and limestone soils of Beaumes de Venise itself. With full southerly exposition, the vines receive maximum benefit from the ripening sunshine while being protected from the Mistral by the rocky mountain chain of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Vinification: Traditional vinification methods and fermentation begun in stainless steel. Mutage, the step of adding pure alcohol to create a vin doux naturel, stops the fermentation while retaining the natural sweetness of the grapes. Tasting: Colour – Brilliant gold. Nose – Powerful aromas of intermingling minerality and fruitiness. White peach, apricot, honey, citrus fruits and acacia can be detected. Palate – Rich and full. Perfect balance between the fruitiness carried through from the nose and the sweetness, acidity and alcohol on the palate. This equilibrium creates a wine of mouth-watering freshness, neither too heavy nor too hot. It is characterised by its finesse, elegance and unctuousness. Serving: Serve at 11°C. Serve as an Aperitifs or with foie gras, curried chicken or other spicy dishes. For dessert, alongside tarte tatin (apple pie), stewed fruits or vanilla millefeuille.