Henri Giraud

Ratafia Champenois Solera

9.024 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

The name Ratafia refers to an ancient method of preserving fruit that dates back to the 1300s, usually a liqueur or a fortified wine flavored with peach pits, or bitter almonds. In the case of the Giraud Solera Ratafia de Champagne, it's a golden-glinted blend of 30% Chardonnay and 70% Pinot from the Aÿ. The resulting wine exhibits layered aromas of hazelnuts, orange marmalade, steeped black cherries, coco powder and even a subtle, provocative top note of rancio. Silky smooth, with the weight of a Tawny.

The name Ratafia refers to an ancient method of preserving fruit that dates back to the 1300s, usually a liqueur or a fortified wine flavored with peach pits, or bitter almonds. In the case of the Giraud Solera Ratafia de Champagne, it's a golden-glinted blend of 30% Chardonnay and 70% Pinot from the Aÿ. The resulting wine exhibits layered aromas of hazelnuts, orange marmalade, steeped black cherries, coco powder and even a subtle, provocative top note of rancio. Silky smooth, with the weight of a Tawny.

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2015
Nico J. Snyman

30yr Solera, beautiful cumquat intensity. Really fun stuff.

30yr Solera, beautiful cumquat intensity. Really fun stuff.

May 19th, 2017
Jon Ebsworth

Interesting bottle this

Interesting bottle this

Dec 4th, 2017
Kaoru Tojo

1986

1986

Jan 11th, 2017
Vilashi Patel

How sweet are remnants...

How sweet are remnants...

Oct 3rd, 2016
David Dornan

Great finish to a fantastic wine paired dinner at restaurant Eugene. This was a unique fortified dessert wine that I've never had before. Nutty hazelnut and almond flavor with hints of cherry

Great finish to a fantastic wine paired dinner at restaurant Eugene. This was a unique fortified dessert wine that I've never had before. Nutty hazelnut and almond flavor with hints of cherry

Jan 3rd, 2016
Peter Monteleone

Sales & Marketing Martine's Wines

9.0

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Nov 5th, 2018
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Sommelier, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas

9.0

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Nov 21st, 2015
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