Henri Giraud

Ratafia Champenois Solera

9.173 ratings
9.013 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

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 pits, or bitter almonds. In the case of the Giraud Solera Ratafia de Champagne, it's a golden-glinted blend of 30% Chardonnay and 70% Pinot from the Aÿ. The resulting wine exhibits layered 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.

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 pits, or bitter almonds. In the case of the Giraud Solera Ratafia de Champagne, it's a golden-glinted blend of 30% Chardonnay and 70% Pinot from the Aÿ. The resulting wine exhibits layered 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.

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2015
Laura Catena

My first time drinking solera from Champagne - beautiful and balanced but I prefer the edginess of the great Portuguese solera or the similar whites from Jura

My first time drinking solera from Champagne - beautiful and balanced but I prefer the edginess of the great Portuguese solera or the similar whites from Jura

1 person found it helpfulJul 15th, 2015
Nico J. Snyman

30yr Solera, beautiful cumquat intensity. Really fun stuff.

30yr Solera, beautiful cumquat intensity. Really fun stuff.

May 19th, 2017
Boxer Briefs

Insanely complex #wine (?) have never seen this before, pAckaged in a Voss bottle

Insanely complex #wine (?) have never seen this before, pAckaged in a Voss bottle

Oct 11th, 2014
Martijn

This is very good with cheese!
The solera way of making it gives it a nice nutty and umami touch like a madeira or port wine.

This is very good with cheese!
The solera way of making it gives it a nice nutty and umami touch like a madeira or port wine.

Jul 17th, 2021
Stanislav Lobanov

17/20 (92/100) Приятный, многослойный аромат безо всяких тонов спиртуозности или сивушных масел: курага, изюм, грецкий орех, яблочное варенье, ваниль, морёный дуб. Сладкое, но свежее с хорошим уровнем кислотности. Отличный баланс!

17/20 (92/100) Приятный, многослойный аромат безо всяких тонов спиртуозности или сивушных масел: курага, изюм, грецкий орех, яблочное варенье, ваниль, морёный дуб. Сладкое, но свежее с хорошим уровнем кислотности. Отличный баланс!

Dec 12th, 2018
Jon Ebsworth

Interesting bottle this

Interesting bottle this

Dec 4th, 2017
Kaoru Tojo

1986

1986

Jan 11th, 2017
Vilashi Patel

How sweet are remnants...

How sweet are remnants...

Oct 3rd, 2016
Takashi Trshirogi

Wow...

Jan 4th, 2016