$37.99
Currently unavailableSold at Dynasty Fine Wines, 1463 Malvern Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146. Stock is counted nightly, so the shelf is sometimes ahead of this page.
About Grande Masion Cuvee du Chateau Exotique Monbazillac 375ML
This Monbazillac from Grande Maison pours a deep golden amber, shimmering with hints of old gold that hint at its luscious botrytized origins. On the nose, it opens with an opulent cascade of candied apricot, orange marmalade, and ripe quince, layered beneath a honeyed richness that speaks to the noble rot's transformative influence. A whisper of saffron and toasted brioche adds complexity and warmth. On the palate, the wine is sumptuously textured, coating the mouth with concentrated flavors of dried mango, acacia honey, and preserved citrus peel, underpinned by a vibrant acidity that prevents any sense of heaviness. Notes of ginger and beeswax weave through the mid-palate, lending an exotic, almost oriental spice character that echoes the 'Exotique' designation. The finish is long, persistent, and beautifully balanced, leaving a trail of candied peel and honeyed warmth that lingers gracefully.
Full BodysweetServe 8–10°C
- luscious
- botrytized
- exotic
- honeyed
- vibrant
- opulent
Sommelier's Notes
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Flavour Profile
Primary
- Candied apricot
- Orange marmalade
- Ripe quince
- Dried mango
- Acacia honey
Secondary
- Toasted brioche
- Saffron and exotic spice
- Beeswax
- Preserved citrus peel
Finish
Long and honeyed with a lingering warmth of candied citrus peel and gentle spice that persists elegantly on the palate.
Food Pairings
- Roquefort or Gorgonzola blue cheese
- Foie gras with brioche toast
- Tarte Tatin or apricot tart
- Crème brûlée
- Spiced duck confit
- Fresh mango and exotic fruit pavlova
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