Monbazillac

Château La Gironie 2019

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Description

The Château La Gironie Monbazillac is a luscious sweet wine from the Dordogne region next to Bordeaux. It is made from botrytized grapes, primarily Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. Rich... Read More

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Aperitif

Dessert

Cheese

Occasion

Holiday Celebration

Alcohol : 13%

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DESCRIPTION

The Château La Gironie Monbazillac is a luscious sweet wine from the Dordogne region next to Bordeaux. It is made from botrytized grapes, primarily Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. Rich and opulent, it balances honeyed sweetness with fresh acidity, offering complexity and depth. A classic expression of Monbazillac's renowned dessert wines .

EYE

This wine reveals a deep golden-yellow color with amber highlights, luminous and viscous in the glass, indicating concentration and sweetness.

NOSE

The bouquet is rich and aromatic, offering notes of apricot, honey, and candied orange peel. Subtle hints of quince, acacia blossom, and spice add layers of complexity.

MOUTH

On the palate, it is unctuous and silky, with flavors of ripe peach, pineapple, and caramelized citrus. A vibrant acidity keeps the wine balanced, leading to a long, elegant, and honeyed finish.

PAIRING

Perfect with foie gras, blue cheeses, or fruit-based desserts. It also pairs beautifully with almond tart, crème brûlée, or enjoyed on its own as a luxurious after-dinner wine.

Château La Gironie

Château La Gironie is a family-run estate located in the heart of the Monbazillac appellation. The domaine is committed to producing wines that showcase the unique character of this historic region, focusing on careful harvesting of noble rot grapes and precise winemaking to achieve a perfect harmony of richness and freshness.

Sud-Ouest

South West France (Sud-Ouest) is a large and diverse wine region of rare grape varieties and distinctive wines, from the "black wine" of Cahors and powerful Madiran to sweet Jurançon and fresh Côtes de Gascogne.

Geographic position: Southwestern France, between Bordeaux, the Pyrenees and the Massif Central, spread across Bergerac and the Dordogne, the Lot, the Tarn, Gascony and the Basque Country, around Toulouse.

Origin & history: Some of France's oldest vineyards, such as Gaillac, were planted by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, wines from the "High Country" were shipped through the port of Bordeaux, which long restricted them to protect its own. The region is also the birthplace of Armagnac brandy.

Main appellations & varieties: Cahors (Malbec), Madiran (Tannat), Gaillac, Fronton (Négrette), Bergerac and Monbazillac, Jurançon (Petit and Gros Manseng), Irouléguy and IGP Côtes de Gascogne (Colombard, Ugni Blanc). Many local varieties such as Fer Servadou, Mauzac and Len de l'El survive only here.

Food specialties: Foie gras and duck confit, magret, cassoulet, garbure soup, Bayonne ham, Agen prunes, Périgord truffles and walnuts, Rocamadour goat cheese and Armagnac.

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