De Bortoli Noble One 2014 - 375 ml

The De Bortoli Noble One 2014 is an exceptional dessert wine produced by the De Bortoli Winery , an Australian family-owned winery renowned for its high-quality wines. This wine is a botrytis (late harvest) made primarily from Semillon , a classic grape variety of the Riverina Valley wine region in New South Wales. The Noble One is a naturally sweet dessert wine, benefiting from noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), a fungus that concentrates the sugars and flavours of the grapes, creating complex and rich wines.

De Bortoli Noble One 2014:

The Noble One 2014 is a classic example of Australian sweet wine, known for its balance of richness, freshness and complexity. The winemaking process follows traditional methods of hand-picking and slow fermentation, followed by oak maturation, giving it a silky texture and subtly oaky aromas.

Tasting:

• Color : The wine has a beautiful deep, almost amber golden color, with bright highlights. This color is a reflection of the concentration of the grapes and the aging in barrels.

• Nose : The nose is very rich and complex, with aromas of ripe candied fruits, such as peach, apricot and pear, but also notes of honey, caramel, dried fruits (almonds, pecans), as well as touches of sweet spices (cinnamon, vanilla) and a subtle note of candied orange. The bouquet is opulent but balanced by a beautiful freshness.

• Palate : On the palate, the De Bortoli Noble One 2014 is suave and generous, with a silky and velvety texture. The flavors of candied fruit and honey harmonize perfectly with a touch of acidity that brings freshness and lightness despite the richness of the wine. The woody, slightly spicy aromas add depth to the whole. The finish is long and deliciously sweet, but not excessively, offering a beautiful persistence of the aromas of candied fruit and honey.

Aging potential:

Noble One is designed to be enjoyed young, but its richness and structure also allow it to age well. It will evolve slowly, with even more concentrated aromas of dried fruits and spices, while retaining its freshness. A cellaring period of 10 to 15 years is entirely possible for those who wish to explore its evolution over time.

Food and wine pairings:

The De Bortoli Noble One 2014 is a dessert wine par excellence. It pairs perfectly with dishes based on candied fruit, marzipan, or desserts rich in sugar and spices, such as fruit tarts, crepes Suzette or nut-based cakes. It also goes wonderfully with blue cheeses such as Roquefort or blue cheese, where the sweetness of the wine marries with the salty and creamy side of the cheese.

Conclusion :

The De Bortoli Noble One 2014 is a classy sweet wine that combines richness, complexity and freshness. Its opulent aromatic profile, candied fruit and honey flavours, and subtle barrel ageing make it ideal for special occasions, or to be enjoyed with a refined dessert. An excellent choice for lovers of sweet wines, particularly those who appreciate high-quality botrytised wines.