🏰【A remarkably fresh and elegant non-vintage Ratafia Chardonnay from Vilmart & Cie, this fortified Premier Cru wine, aged seven years in oak, delights with a velvety nose of candied apricots and menthol, leading to a palate of acacia honey, violet candy, and a persistent, fresh finish.】 This Ratafia de Champagne is a non-vintage fortified wine crafted from 100% Premier Cru Chardonnay grape must from Rilly-la-Montagne. Vilmart House, known for its sustainable viticulture and High Environmental Value certifications, ensures respect for its terroir. The alcoholic fermentation is halted by adding Champagne's "fine" alcohol, and the wine undergoes an extensive aging process of seven years in 400 and 600-liter wooden barrels. It offers a fresh nose with mentholated notes, evolving into candied apricots, presenting a velvety, fresh, and round aromatic profile. The palate reveals flavors of acacia honey and violet candy, with a greedy, fresh, and elegant mouthfeel, incredible aromatic length, and notes of lemon and candied fruits. It leaves a very persistent note of freshness and finishes with concentrated, slightly heady, and aromatic hints of toast and citrus. This Ratafia is praised as a very good and interesting dessert drink, not overly sweet, with great acidity, texture, and peachy fruit, often showing mild oxidation and powerful sweet fruit without the syrupy weight of a Sauternes. 🍴 This exquisite Ratafia pairs wonderfully with lemon or citrus pies, and is highly recommended with cheeses such as truffled Brie or baked Camembert. It also complements peach cobbler beautifully. 🥂 An excellent choice as an aperitif or a sophisticated after-dinner finisher. Perfect for dessert courses, cheese platters, or as a unique and elegant offering at any gathering.