Monbazillac (France)
Dessert wines from botrytized grapes similar to Sauternes.
Monbazillac Flavors
Typical flavors are: Dried Fruit. Apricot. Mango. Pineapple. Passion Fruit. Flowers. Honey. Citrus Marmelade. Nuts. Almond.
 Apricot |
 Mango |
 Pineapple |
 Floral |
 Marmelade |
 Honey |
 Lemon |
 Coconut |
 Caramel |
 Dried Fruit |
 Nuts |
 Vanilla |
Monbazillac Profile
Monbazillac is sweet, fresh and flavorful:
| SUGAR: | Sweet (100-200 g/l) |
| BODY: | Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) 10-12°C (50-54°F) older than 15 years |
Food Pairing Monbazillac
 Meditation |
 Poultry |
 Foie Gras |
 Asian |
 Fresh Fruit |
 Chocolate |
 Cakes |
 Roquefort |
Excellent Pairings
Savory Pairings
Foie Gras. Poultry.
Roquefort. Blue Cheese.
Asian Food. Chinese. Indian.
Sweet Pairings
Pavlova. Meringue. Chocolate.
Custards. Tarts. Cheese Cakes.
Cheese Pairing Monbazillac
Sud Ouest Wines
Black Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon |
White Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc |
Red Wines
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White Wines
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Sweet Wines
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Climate
Hot and Dry |
