Wine Tastings
| Style | Dessert & Fortified |
|---|---|
| Dessert fortified | Dessert Wine |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Grape | Muscat |
| Organic | Yes |
‘Douce Providence’ Muscat St. Jean de Minervois 50cl, Clos de Gravillas
£15.95
This is a beautiful dessert wine from John & Nicola Bojanowski’s organic winery in St.Jean de Minervois, deep in the Languedoc countryside. Made from that grapiest of grapes Muscat, this is floral and fruity with aromas of orange flower and honeysuckle combining with flavours of sweet pink grapefruit and mandarin. The finish has such a refreshing tang that you can drink it on its own as an aperitif, but it would also take kindly to strawberries and fruit pastries.
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