Henri Giraud Ratafia Champenois VE (50cl, 16.5%)

Ratafia champenois is made from Champagne grape must whose fermentation is stopped by adding Champagne grape spirit, leaving the grapes' natural sweetness in the wine. VE stands for Vieillissement Exceptionnel. Champagne Henri Giraud drew this Ratafia from its solera in 2015, then aged it for six months submerged in the Marne river, six months in glass demijohns and four years in cask. It is 16.5% ABV and comes in a 500ml bottle in a wooden box. Serve chilled after dinner or with dessert.