Domaine Dupasquier Roussette de Savoie Altesse, 2017 hand harvested “Destrankis” is a Catalan term

“Destrankis” is a Catalan term referring to contraband trafficked by smugglers during the fascist Franco dictatorship

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and then rounded out by full malolactic conversion and a conscious use of oak treatment

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Empress 1908 Gin is a collaboration between Victoria Distillers and the legendary Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

Domaine Dupasquier Roussette de Savoie Altesse, 2017 hand harvested “Destrankis” is a Catalan termThis wine is made from 100% Altesse, known locally as Roussette. The wine is aged for almost a year in barrel on its lees before release, contributing a pleasant richness to an already mouthwatering, acidic sip reminiscent of fresh kiwi, ripe white peach pear, and honey. Pair this with a variety of Alpine style cheeses, like Raclette, Tomme de Savoie, and Brabander, or with pork sausage spiced with a touch of nutmeg.