Guy Charlemagne, Ratafia 700ml NV

Description

Item No.: 163969
Vintage: NV
Region: Champagne
Rating: N/A

Ratafia
In the Champagne region, Ratafia (the name results from the drink which was used to seal the ratification of treaty) finds its origin during the XIIth century as a mode of preservation of fruit juices and grape juices, the fermentation of which was stopped by the addition of alcohol.
But later on, the wine growers started to keep, during the grape harvest, part of the must (fresh champagne grape juice) to which they added some alcohol, for their personal consumption. Today this family tradition continues, Ratafia becoming a speciality in the regional gastronomic heritage and a major economic player in a wine-making sector dominated by the power of champagne.
Ratafia appears as a soft, pleasant aperitif (it highlights the natural sugar of the grape), with aromas of dry apricot, poached pear and grape. It should be drunk cold, approximately 8 degrees, without ice. But it can also perfectly accompany melon, foie gras, blue cheeses, desserts, perfume a fruit salad or still be used in cooking, in particular to deglaze a sauce.

Winery Information
Guy Charlemagne is a quality driven, 'Grand Cru' grower champagne, situated in the heart of Côte des Blancs, in the grand cru village of Le Mesnil- sur-Oger, where Chardonnay grape is exclusively planted on limestone soils. The house style is characterised with finesse, minerality and distinctive fresh acidity - a great reflection of its grand cru terroir.