What are the best Monbazillacs?

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Are you looking for the best Monbazillac wines? You’ve come to the right place! Let’s have a look!

What is Monbazillac?

Monbazillac is a sweet white wine, recognized since the 14th century as one of the best sweet wines in France and certainly in the world. The appellation is located near Bergerac, north of the Dordogne river. These wines are made from the three grape varieties also used in Sauternes: Semillion, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.

To obtain this sweet taste and syrupy consistency, the grapes are hand-selected to preserve only those affected by noble rot, also known as “botrytized” grapes. Autumn mists, a local climatic feature, and the coolness of north-facing slopes contribute to the development of this fungus, allowing the grapes to gorge themselves with sugar.

In its prime, it has nothing to envy Sauternes, and is often far less expensive! With its aromas of honey and acacia, its mellowness and softness, and its immense ageing potential, Monbazillac is a wine to have in your cellar and to serve with foie gras or any dish incorporating Roquefort!

Which Monbazillac to buy?

Domaine de Moulin-Pouzy, Cuvée Optimum 2011 – Vignobles Fabien Castaing

A superb Monbazillac with notes of candied fruit, honey and vanilla, enhanced by a few smoky notes from 12 months’ barrel ageing. On the palate, this wine is smooth and intense, with a majestic finish! I’m not the only one to find it delicious: Wine Enthousiast rated it 92/100! You’ll find it at €17.50 on Twil by clicking here.

Château Vari 2010

An extremely modern, fruity and lively sweet wine. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif, with a meal or as a dessert. A light, easy-drinking wine, perfect for discovering Monbazillac wines! Already well evolved after ten years in the bottle, it will also feature evolved notes of dried flowers and undergrowth! 13.50 on Twil by clicking here, it’s a bargain!

Château Grande Maison, Cuvée des Anges 2012.

A very good liquoreux, well-balanced between sweetness and acidity, with superb notes of candied lemon and acacia, making it easy to digest! A must for Monbazillac lovers! You can find it here, at the price of 13,80€.