Blending composed of 100% Pinot Noir (grape must) classified Premier Cru and from vines in Rilly-la-Montagne. In agreement with its certifications of Viticulture Durable (Sustainable Viticulture) and Haute Valeur Environnementale (High Environmental Value), Vilmart House cultivates its vineyards in the greatest respect of its terroir. Vinification key points:

• Manual harvest September 2009
• Aging process: five years in wooden barrels
• Alcoholic fermentation is blocked by adding alcohol (“fine” of champagne)The nose is fresh with cherry and candied citrus notes. Our Ratafia develops ginger-breads aromas, rose flower jelly and bitter orange marmalade flavours.
  We can define it on the nose : velvety, warm, full and round nose. In the mouth, aromas of rose jelly and candied fruit are discovered. The palate is greedy, fresh and elegant, with an incredible aromatic length, with hints of fig, pineapple, mocha and blood orange.

  The finish is concentrated, slightly heady and very aromatic with notes of almond, fig and hazelnut.