The robe is a lemon yellow with light green reflections of a good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The wine has a youthful quality. The nose is marked, pleasant, moderately distinguished and gives out delicate scents dominated by exotic fruits, litchi, mango and spices. A slight floral hint of rose can be detected. Airing intensifies the nose where rose dominates but gives way to the exotic range, grapefruit, litchi, mango, passion fruit as well as spices, ginger. The nose is splendid, intense, complex and is highly enjoyable. The onset in the mouth is ample and marrowy. The alcoholic base is full-bodied. One evolves on a medium of marked vivacity with a sparkling note. The range of flavors, spicy, ginger, exotic fruit, litchi, passion fruit and floral, is splendid. The marked bitterness provides freshness. The finish presents a beautiful length, 9 caudalies a persistent bitterness and a delicate vivacity. The structure is demonstrative and opulent while also maintaining a superb freshness. The range of flavors is perfect. Type: sweet; residual sugar: 31.7 g/L.

Food Pairings:

• Selection of blue cheeses and candied pear with ginger, aperitif, poultry, spicy salads (Mexican, Moroccan, Indian), foie gras, exotic dishes (coconut milk, saffron), salty-sweet dishes, cheeses such as blue or munster, pastry, tart, cream or mousse (avoid chocolate). Also pairs well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna), spicy food, mild/soft cheese, duck, goose, or game birds.

Suggested Drinking Window:

• 2010–2025. In 2025, it is at the end of its optimal window but may still hold freshness and complexity if well-preserved.