Chapoutier Bila Haut Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel 50cl 2021 vs Clemens Busch, Marienburg Kabinett Riesling 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Chapoutier Bila Haut Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel 50cl 2021 currently starts £3.81 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £20.99 | £24.80 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Banyuls | Clemens Busch |
| Style | Dessert & sweet | Dessert & sweet |
| Grape | Grenache | Riesling |
| Sweetness | Sweet | Sweet |
| Size | 500ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Chapoutier Bila Haut Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel 50cl 2021
Chapoutier Bila Haut Banyuls is a rich, luscious Vin Doux Naturel from the terraced vineyards of Domaine de Bila-Haut in southern France. Planted on ancient mica-schist soils from the Primary era, the Grenache grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to create a wine that is opulent yet refined, balancing concentrated solar fruit with fine, silky tannins. Why You'll Love It This is Banyuls with real character—sumptuous and richly sweet, yet balanced with freshness and silky tannins that keep it elegant. M. Chapoutier's meticulous vineyard management and traditional fortification techniques create a naturally sweet wine with depth and complexity. Perfect as a dessert wine or for special occasions, this offers exceptional quality from one of France's most respected producers. Vineyard & Production Sourced from Domaine de Bila-Haut's steep terraced vineyards planted on old mica-schist soils. The Grenache grapes are hand-harvested at peak ripeness, then destemmed and crushed before undergoing long maceration. Fortification with alcohol during fermentation helps extract aromas and tannins while preserving natural sweetness, creating a structured, age-worthy wine that expresses the full potential of the Grenache grape. Tasting Notes Powerful nose shifting between ripe black fruits and red berries with subtle hints of cocoa. On the palate, it's sumptuous and generous, balancing richness with freshness, silky tannins, and a lingering, indulgent sweetness. The finish is persistent with layers of concentrated fruit and fine structure. Perfect Pairings A versatile dessert wine that shines with chocolate-based desserts, dark chocolate truffles, fruit tarts, nutty pastries, blue cheese, or aged Manchego. Also excellent with crème brûlée, flourless chocolate cake, or simply enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner treat. Grape Variety 100% Grenache
Clemens Busch, Marienburg Kabinett Riesling 2023
The Marienburg vineyard lies in the heart of Germany’s Mosel region, one of the world’s most distinctive Riesling terroirs. This steep, south-facing site captures maximum sunlight in a cool climate, helping grapes achieve ripeness while preserving the bright acidity that defines Mosel Riesling. The soils here are dominated by blue and grey slate, which drains superbly and radiates stored warmth back to the vines — contributing both tension and that characteristic mineral nuance you can taste in the wine. A Kabinett Riesling is made from fully ripe, healthy grapes picked relatively early in the harvest, giving the wine a delicate (medium-dry) sweetness and vivid freshness. In 2023, conditions in the Mosel allowed for expressive fruit with crisp acidity and clear varietal definition — perfect for this style. Clemens Busch is one of the most admired names in the Mosel, respected for meticulous vineyard work and a minimalist, terroir-first winemaking approach.
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