Name: Ratafia Champenois, Pierre Malingre (70cl)
Brand: Pierre Malingre
SKU: 00111
Price: 35.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

Buy Ratafia Champenois, Featured in the Podcast: The Best Taste of the Netherlands with Jan Versteegh and Rámon Verkoeijen

This divine golden elixir called Ratafia from the Champenois region is lightly sweet and elegantly fruity, but thanks to its special aging in oak barrels, it has developed a beautiful complexity. Ratafia is made from Champagne must with the addition of brandy. Aged in oak barrels. Unlike sparkling champagne, ratafia is a lightly sweet, fortified wine without bubbles. The addition of alcohol stops the fermentation process, which means not all sugars are converted, leaving the ratafia sweet in flavor, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for months after opening. Ratafia is best compared to a delightful dessert wine.

The name is derived from the Latin expression "Res Rata fiat," which means 'The matter is settled.' Another interesting tidbit is that in Victorian England, this drink was served at the end of dinner when an agreement was reached.

The intense nose opens with aromas of orange blossom, fig, and honey. A true sniffing wine, as Jan Versteegh finds it hard to resist during the recording of the Podcast "The Best Taste of the Netherlands," holding the bottle close in his arms.

The mouthfeel offers a good balance between richness, freshness, and alcohol. Flavors concentrate on dried fruit and gingerbread with a nice creaminess.

Wine and Food Pairing

Due to its lightly sweet and fruity flavor, this wine is ideal as an aperitif with, for example, melon. Moreover, the amber-colored wine pairs beautifully with desserts and can be served as a special digestif after, for example, a Christmas dinner. It also goes well with fried foie gras, melon with Serrano ham, scallops, or blue cheese. We mentioned the flavor of gingerbread; it’s no surprise that this Ratafia is incredibly delicious with a handful of ginger nuts during the arrival of Sinterklaas.

Special Features

Lightly sweet and elegantly fruity

This Ratafia was featured in the Podcast:De beste smaak van Nederland: The Best Taste of the Netherlands with Jan Versteegh and Rámon Verkoeijen.

Dosage: 120 G/L, alcohol only 18%. Bottle content: 70 cl

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Extraordinary length! Champagne Pierre MALINGRE is located in the small village of Prouilly, in the heart of the Massif de St Thierry. Their vineyard spans 9 ha across approximately 30 plots in the villages of Prouilly, Trigny, Gueux, and Janvry. The oldest vines were planted in 1973. They grow the 3 Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay, Meunier, and Pinot Noir. The vines are cultivated with respect for tradition, terroir, and the environment.

They also produce a very special Ratafia that has garnered attention from Jan Versteegh and Rámon Verkoeijen in their Podcast The Best Taste of the Netherlands. They obtained certification for sustainable viticulture in Champagne in 2023. They recognize the need to take action and protect their vineyard and heritage. They have not used insecticides for over 20 years. This allows them to create very pure Champagnes with a beautiful expression of their terroir!