Made from the local Zibbibo grape (better known as Muscat of Alexandria), this fortified dessert wine is given a bit of added richness and depth by the addition of raisined grape skins to the vat. The result is a wine with an intriguing blend of sweet tropical fruit and more caramelised raisin and marmalade notes. Delicious with autumn fruit puddings, cakes and as a digestif.

The "Le Remparts de Bastor" is a dessert wines made from young Semillon, Muscadet and Sauvignon vines from the Chateau Bastor Lamontagne estate. The bouquet has perfumes of sweet spices, honey and orange blossom and the taste is rich and balanced, persistent and fresh. It's a great value Sauternes.

A fabulous wine from an exceptional Sauternes estate, Chateau Bastor Lamontagne. Luscious and sweet, yet with a lively acidity that gives it freshness and vibrancy.

Aromas of dried figs, prunes and black fruit jam on the nose, with nutty notes on the palate. Well-rounded with good balance and a long, pleasant finish.

A great specialty for several generations of the Hugel family, who drafted the law on late harvest. Wine with great power and longevity to taste religiously by itself on a special occasion. These wines made from overripe grapes are picked well after the classic vintage and in the greatest years only. The action of noble rot (botrytis cinerea) gives them an almost unlimited ability to age. They are part of the elite of the greatest wines in France.

 

Pure and powerful, the nose has mandarin peel and floral notes, while the palate is luscious with bright fruit balanced by natural acidity. Succulent fruit sweetness wraps around the crisp acid backbone leaving a long, exceptionally generous finish – the perfect way to finish a meal!

A delightful sweet, but not overly sweet, Chenin from this small Loire Valley appellation. At 20 years old it is still in great condition, with some lovely toasty, caramelised orange peel flavours and even a slightly nutty note in the background. It has a generous texture, but a good seam of acidity keeps it fresh. 

Ripe, tropical fruit abounds on the nose but the wine does not become dull and uninteresting due to marvelous acidity and freshness on the palate. Serve well chilled at 8-10 degrees Centigrade.

The sweet muscats of southern france are some of the fruitiest and freshest dessert wines available. Fortification ensures that the wine retains a vibrant grapey character, and alongside this are floral notes and a hint of lychee. Delicious with fresh fruit desserts.