Finish: Medium in length with lingering blackberry

A chilled pour over vanilla ice cream creates a simple but striking affogato-style dessert

Lingering notes of ripe grape and a subtle warmth make it an approachable yet satisfying closer

Fortia positions as a mid-range Châteauneuf-du-Pape — more accessible than ultra-premium estates like Beaucastel or Rayas while delivering quality that consistently earns scores around 90–92 points from major critics

substituting the 1985 for sweet vermouth

Domaine de La Becassonne Cotes du Rhone Blanc other-sparkling Finish: Medium in length withDomaine de La Becassonne Ctes du Rhne Blanc is a southern Rhne white wine bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Produced by Andr Brunel the acclaimed vigneron behind Domaine Les Cailloux in Chteauneuf du Pape this cuve stands out as a white wine focused estate in a region where roughly ninety percent of production is red. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Southern Rhne Valley, France Style: Ctes du Rhne Blanc AOC Producer: Andr Brunel