Ratafia de Champagne

Oh those delightful little vin de liqueurs aka mistelles. This is a treat. Smells like grape jam and come to think of it there is a nuttiness that calls to mind a nut butter but more like a pistachio I think. A swirl of raspberry jam comes into play on the palate, weaving its way through bits and bobs of honeycomb. It’s not cloying though. Keeps you coming back for me. Keeps you young and honest. You like sweets, just admit it. Be the kid in the candy store.

This was fun.

Honeycomb, vanilla, candied orange peel

Funky! In a good way. Sweet but not cloying.

Champagne fortified. Balanced and full great with a chewy chocolate cookie ala mode.

I love Ratafia- too bad it is so hard to find!

Fortified champagne. Lots of alcohol on the nose, but beautiful balance between acid and rs on the palate with a long finish.

Vanilla nose, has an aged Champagne taste with more sweetness. Still has great acid though. Super interesting.

Raisiny. Quite good for what it is. Just not my thing. I need a bit of acid to balance things out.

Unexpected... in a good way! Beautiful color, tastes like honey.