Chapoutier Bila Haut Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel 50cl 2021 vs Weingut Clemens Busch, Riesling Kabinett 2011
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Weingut Clemens Busch, Riesling Kabinett 2011 currently starts £3.99 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £20.99 | £17.00 |
| 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
Weingut Clemens Busch, Riesling Kabinett 2011
Clemens Busch crafts Riesling from the Mosel's steepest vineyards with a precision that makes other producers weep. This 2011 Kabinett comes from terraced sites so precipitous you'd need mountaineering gear to harvest them, and it shows in every sip. Fifteen years have turned what was once zippy youth into something altogether more serious. The fruit has retreated, leaving behind pure mineral expression and that famous Mosel tension that makes your mouth water before you've even swallowed. Drink until 2040 with anything that needs a sharp, clean counterpoint.
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