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Colin Ratafia

£34.50

Sweet Wine

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Description

This sweet aperitif owes its name to the drinks consumed when a treaty was ratified. This ratafia was produced using typical Champagne-region methods, blending Pinot Noir grape musts from Vertus, collected after macerating for 12 hours, and Marc de Champagne brandy

 

Additional information
Style

fortified sweet wine, sweet wine
Terroir

vertus, Vertus-les-bergeres, Cote des Blancs
Vineyard

Vertus Premier Cru
Grape variety

Pinot Noir 100%
Aroma

caramel, sweet spicy, Prune
Taste

cooked prunes, Candied Fruit, Sweet, Sweet Spice
Food Pairing

Blue cheese, Dessert, Fruit salad, Sweet bites/pastries
Vinification

the hand-picked and carefully-selected grapes are destemmed and pressed then macerated. Vinifcation and ageing in stainless steel vats.
Dosage

50g
Blending

2005
Tasting & pairing

Usually served as an aperitif, Ratafia is also a divine companion for melon, pan-fried foie gras or blue-veined cheese. You’ll love its indulgent, honeyed mellowness with a fondant chocolate dessert.

Grower

Since 1829 the house of Colin has been producing authentic and elegant champagnes that reflect our passion, our Premier and Grand Cru terroir and our patience in allowing the wine the time to express its nature to the full…
– Richard, Delphine, Romain Colin