About this product
France's finest Monbazillac sweet wine; botrytised Semillon and Muscadelle of extraordinary concentration — saffron, apricot jam, honey, and orange marmalade with a clean acid backbone that promises decades of aging
Pairing intelligence
complement
The most classic of Dordogne pairings: Monbazillac and foie gras together in the region's most celebrated food-wine combination
classic
starter
contrast
The sweet Monbazillac and pungent Roquefort is one of France's great sweet-savoury contrasts; the wine's acidity cuts through the salt
classic
cheese
complement
Caramelised apple tart and honey-apricot Monbazillac are a natural Perigord dessert combination
established
dessert
contrast
The interplay of Monbazillac's saffron-honeyed sweetness against powerful Stilton makes for a memorable cheese course
adventurous
cheese