Le Bageecha

This is where the wine becomes more divisive. The body is undeniably heavy, with a high viscosity that coats the mouth generously. Sweetness is clearly dominant, very sweet and persistent, while acidity and tannins remain extremely light. Alcohol warmth sits at a medium level, never aggressive, but also not doing much to counterbalance the richness. Flavour intensity is strong, yet the balance feels noticeably off, with sweetness taking centre stage for longer than it probably should. A touch more acidity would have gone a long way in making the wine feel fresher, less cloying, and more dynamic
The finish is long, though somewhat unremarkable, lingering more on texture and sweetness than on evolving flavours. Overall, the tasting experience is moderately enjoyable, especially in small doses, and the wine does show above average ageing potential, thanks to its concentration and structure.

A practical note that cannot be ignored is the format. With a quantity limited to half a standard bottle, this wine sits firmly in a very high price range, naturally raising expectations around balance and finesse. At that level, one might reasonably hope for greater precision in how sweetness is handled. It is also worth noting that the winery’s website currently highlights only the white version of this passerillage wine.
For context, passerillage is a technique where grapes are dried before pressing, concentrating sugars and flavours, and setting the stage for richness by design. This wine fully embraces that approach, perhaps a little too enthusiastically.