NV Henri Giraud Ratafia de Champagne

Community Tasting Notes (12) Median Score: 92 points

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  1/26/2019 - lesz Likes this wine: 90 Points

  very interesting. kept for wuite a while

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  12/23/2017 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:

  Drank @ WINO in New Orleans. First time with this wine and it surprised me a bit. There's definitely some cognac-like flavors to it. And a creaminess. I couldn't quite put my finger on the flavor in the cream - perhaps fig. It's kindof interesting. The type of wine that requires just a small glass. But enjoyable nonetheless.

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  10/18/2017 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points

  A private lunch (Restaurant Jamavar *, London, UK): Pale golden colour with amber reflections; lovely yeasty intensity on the nose from the Marc, accompanied by notes of candied fruit, honey and blonde caramel, hint of grain whisky; fresh and juicy palate, elegantly sweet, very good flavour complexity (spiced strawberries and peach, lemon peel, honey, plums, figs, warm spices); elegant finish, fudge, very good length.

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  6/25/2016 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points

  A private lunch (Restaurant The Clove Club *, London, UK): A blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. Sweet and juicy with candied fruit, hints of honey and light caramel, flowers and a remarkably intricate nutty complexity, intense but very elegant palate, touch of lowland whisky on the finish. Delightful.

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  4/8/2015 - Christine Havens Likes this wine: 92 Points

  The name Ratafia refers to an ancient method of preserving fruit that dates back to the 1300s, usually a liqueur or a fortified wine flavored with peach, apricot, or cherry pits, or bitter almonds. In the case of the Giraud Solera Ratafia de Champagne, it's an golden-glinted blend of 30% Chardonnay and 70% Pinot from the Aÿ that has been fortified with brandy. In addition, it's a Solera-style, and so, is the product of many vintages assembled together. The resulting wine exhibits layered, multifarious aromas of hazelnuts, orange marmalade, steeped black cherries, coco powder and even a subtle, provocative top note of rancio. Silky smooth, with the weight of a tawny, and only moderately sweet. 500 ml 17.0% ABV

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