Blanc Monbazillac AOC 0,375 l - Domaine de Montlong

Blanc Monbazillac AOC 0,375 l - Domaine de MontlongThe barrel-aged Blanc Monbazillac from the Sud-Ouest wine-growing region offers a bright pale yellow in the glass. The nose of this Domaine de Montlong dessert wine shows all sorts of guava, pineapple, physalis, plums and mangoes. As if that wasn't already impressive, brittle, roasted almond and toasted hazelnut join the mix due to the aging in small wooden barrels. On the palate, the texture of this balanced dessert wine is wonderfully dense. On the finish, this dessert wine from the Sud-Ouest wine-growing region finally delights with considerable length. Once again, hints of papaya and guava appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the soils dominated by clay and limestone are added. Vinification of the Blanc Monbazillac from Domaine de Montlong The balanced Blanc Monbazillac from France is a cuvée vinified from the grape varieties Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. In Sud Ouest, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of limestone and clay. The grapes for this dessert wine from France, when perfectly ripe, are harvested particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day to preserve their aromas. After the harvest, the grapes are taken to the press house as quickly as possible. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months in new oak. Food recommendation for the Blanc Monbazillac from Domaine de Montlong This French wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to fruity endive salad, cabbage roulades or spinach gratin with almonds.