Description

At every stage of the tasting, this little gem inspires patience and contemplation. First and foremost, it is hard not to linger over the deep golden colour with coppery highlights, which in itself provides intense pleasure. Next, it is the great aromatic complexity that impresses: notes of honey, citrus peel, grapefruit, figs and dried fruit, but also more subtle notes of jasmine and mountain hay. One never tires of this whirlwind of aromas. On the palate, the expected richness and density are confirmed, yet they give way to a lively, guiding acidity. It is precisely this that characterises this Chambave Muscat Flétri: balanced and sinuous, never too sweet, nor ever boring in its sweetness. A truly great sweet wine!

Food & Wine Pairings

Tuiles (from the Aosta Valley). Foie gras. Shortbread. Aged mountain tommes … or simply a moment of contemplation.

In the vineyard, in the cellar

South-east facing vineyard in the municipality of Verrayes, at an altitude of 650 metres. Steeply sloping terroir with sandy soils. 100% Muscat Petit Grain. After harvest, the grapes are left to dry naturally in flat crates. Vinification in vats with cold pre-fermentation skin contact for 36–48 hours. Aged for 12 months in vats and 4 months in bottle.