Dessert Wines
Grande Masion Cuvee du Chateau Exotique Monbazillac 375ML
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$37.99
Tasting Notes
This Monbazillac from Grande Maison pours a deep golden amber, shimmering with hints of old gold that hint at its luscious botrytized origins. On the nose, it opens with an opulent cascade of candied apricot, orange marmalade, and ripe quince, layered beneath a honeyed richness that speaks to the noble rot's transformative influence. A whisper of saffron and toasted brioche adds complexity and warmth. On the palate, the wine is sumptuously textured, coating the mouth with concentrated flavors of dried mango, acacia honey, and preserved citrus peel, underpinned by a vibrant acidity that prevents any sense of heaviness. Notes of ginger and beeswax weave through the mid-palate, lending an exotic, almost oriental spice character that echoes the 'Exotique' designation. The finish is long, persistent, and beautifully balanced, leaving a trail of candied peel and honeyed warmth that lingers gracefully.
Full Bodysweet8–10°C
lusciousbotrytizedexotichoneyedvibrantopulent
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Primary
Candied apricotOrange marmaladeRipe quinceDried mangoAcacia honey
Secondary
Toasted briocheSaffron and exotic spiceBeeswaxPreserved citrus peel
Finish
Long and honeyed with a lingering warmth of candied citrus peel and gentle spice that persists elegantly on the palate.
Food Pairings
Roquefort or Gorgonzola blue cheeseFoie gras with brioche toastTarte Tatin or apricot tartCrème brûléeSpiced duck confitFresh mango and exotic fruit pavlova