In the heart of the Montravel region, in the south-west of France, Château Moulin Caresse produces Haut-Montravel Moelleux ‘Cent Pour 100’, a sweet wine that is the result of a skilful combination of traditional grape varieties and winemaking methods that respect local traditions. Located in the north-west of the Bergerac region, the Montravel appellation covers about 350 hectares of hilly vineyards in 14 communes between Port-Sainte-Foy and Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne, on the right bank of the Dordogne. The soils are mainly calcareous with layers of red clay, offering ideal conditions for the cultivation of white varieties. Haut-Montravel Moelleux ‘Cent Pour 100’ is made from a balanced blend of 34% Muscadelle, 33% Sémillon and 33% Sauvignon Blanc. The vinification process begins with a pre-fermentation maceration to extract the best aromas from the skins. This is followed by slow pressing and a 24-hour decantation to clarify the must. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, mainly new, using indigenous yeasts. After fermentation, the wine matures on the fine lees for 10 months, during which time the lees are periodically stirred (bâtonnage) to enrich the complexity and structure of the wine. Cent Pour 100 offers an aromatic bouquet rich in notes of candied fruit, honey and floral touches. In the mouth it is pleasantly balanced, with a harmonious sweetness sustained by a fresh acidity that prolongs the pleasure of tasting it. Try it on its own, as a ‘meditation wine’ at the end of a meal, or with blue cheeses, where the sweetness of the wine balances the savouriness of the cheese. For a daring combination, you can also try it with dark chocolate, where the fruity and honeyed notes of the wine contrast pleasantly with the bitterness of the chocolate.