Domaine la Pléiade, Maury, Languedoc-Roussillon, 1995

If you are looking for the perfect match to your chocolate dessert, then look no further. This deliciously sweet Grenache Noir offering has been fortified with eau de vie, stopping fermentation mid-way through to retain plenty of residual sugar. It has then been aged in tank and bottle for the last 20 years. The nose opens up to aromas of ripe cassis, mulberry and prunes alongside hints of coffee. The richness continues on the palate, with soft tannins and an elegant sweetness that is refreshed by a lashing of acidity.