Vin Doux Naturel
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Définition
French naturally sweet fortified wine.
En Détail
Made by adding grape spirit during fermentation (mutage) to preserve natural sweetness. Despite the name ('naturally sweet'), the spirit addition is the key intervention. Major styles: Banyuls and Maury (red, Grenache-based), Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise and Muscat de Rivesaltes (white, Muscat). Rancio-style VDN are deliberately oxidized for nutty, complex character.
Détails
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- Wine Styles & Types
- Difficulté
- Advanced
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