Located in Pomport near Bergerac, in the heart of Périgord, Domaine de Grange Neuve belongs to the Pichon and Castaing families, and it has grown from being a small farm with just 4 hectares of vines in 1898 to a vineyard of 70 hectares today. Vineyards are based in the heart of Perigord, near Bergerac along the valley of the Dordogne river. Here, on the river slopes there is a particular micro-climate which favours the development of the botrytis necessary to make this style of sweet wine. Vines average 25 years of age. Grapes are hand harvested at a very late stage of maturity, in three successive 'triage', to ensure that only the most mature grapes are picked. Grapes are harvested in October and November. Grapes are gently put into a pneumatic press and the juice is transferred to temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wine is matured for 24 months.
Tasting note: A fabulous, luscious dessert wine with a great backbone of fresh acidity. The palate is rounded with plenty of orange marmalade, ripe apricots and nectarines with a twist of bitter orange on the finish.
Food match: Perfect with paté or blue cheeses such as Roquefort.
