Sweet wines – Smoothness and elegance

Sweet wines: smoothness, indulgence and elegance

Sweet wines are rich in residual sugars, offering a smooth texture, a lovely roundness, and captivating aromas of candied fruit, honey, dried flowers, and sweet spices . Made from late-harvested grapes or grapes concentrated by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), they appeal to lovers of balanced and complex sweet wines. The "Sweet" collection from Vins de Carole includes must-have wines for moments of pure pleasure.

Great sweet white wines: nobility and subtlety

Sweet white wines are made from grape varieties such as Sémillon , Chenin Blanc , Gewurztraminer , or Petit Manseng . They reveal a great aromatic richness, combined with a lovely freshness.

• Sauternes – Sémillon, Sauvignon, aged in oak barrels, honey and dried apricot
• Monbazillac – generous sweetness, fig, spices
• Vouvray moelleux – Chenin, lovely acidity, pear, quince
• Sweet Jurançon – Petit Manseng, pineapple, passion fruit, freshness

Perfect with foie gras, blue cheeses, yellow fruit desserts or almond tarts.

Sweet reds: fruity sweetness

Sweet red wines are rarer but just as delicious. They are made from grapes harvested at advanced ripeness, often under specific IGP or AOC designations:

• Rivesaltes Grenat – naturally sweet wine, with notes of black fruit jam
• Ruby Port – notes of black cherry, chocolate, and supple tannins
• Recioto della Valpolicella – dried cherry, mild spices

Enjoy with chocolate desserts, roasted figs, crème brûlée or as a digestif.

Wines for special occasions

These sweet wines combine aromatic intensity and balance thanks to a well-proportioned natural acidity . Served chilled (8-10°C), they offer an exceptionally long finish. They are refined aperitif wines or perfect for after-dinner drinks , ideal for special occasions.

Our "Soft" selection

Discover our collection of sweet wines with varied profiles, from the elegance of Sauternes to the indulgence of a Jurançon, for harmonious and memorable food and wine pairings.