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La Font del Bosc (50cl) 2011
Maury AOC
Made from super ripe grapes of ancient Grenache vines and fortified to halt fermentation, La Font del Bosc is a fabulous vin doux naturel from the Roussillon’s Maury. Crafted by Le Chai’s Mark Hoddy, it is truly intense, sweet, complex and long.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Full and sweet yet fresh and lively. Beautifully balanced and intense
Aroma
Bright red berry, alcohol and Christmas cake aromas
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
Maury in southern France has a 2,000 year old wine heritage and is a renowned hotspot for “thunderously powerful Grenache” (Andrew Jefford). It takes the form of either weighty red table wines or, like this, gloriously sweet fortified wines, known as vins doux naturels. La Font del Bosc is not unlike port – rich, sweet, complex, with a unique character derived from ancient Grenache vines that eke out a living on the region’s stony vineyards. Our winemaker Mark Hoddy is such an enthusiast that he takes this wine back to our Bordeaux cellar Le Chai au Quai to nurture it every step of the way as it slowly ages to mellow perfection in barrel. La Font del Bosc is a meal in itself. Sip slowly and enjoy solo or with rich puddings, cheese or nuts.
For the 2009 vintage
