Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure Monbazillac

This organic Monbazillac from Domaine de l’Ancienne Cure is a wonderfully rich sweet wine made from low yields of late harvested, botrytised, Semillon (90%) and Muscadelle (10%).  In the glass, it has a wonderful golden robe, barley sugar bouquet and complex dried fruit palate offset by fine acidity. 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.

Who doesn't love Monbaz? This is at the lighter end of the dessert wine spectrum. Traditionally, it is served chilled before the main meal, often as an accompaniment to foie gras, but it makes an equally harmonious partner for fruit-based desserts or cheese, particularly blue cheese. Certified organic.