Ratafia Champenois

My initial reaction was slight disappointment due to the lack of acidity and a rather simple bouquet. But after giving it more time, I realised it's a unique wine that brings a new experience. It offers an unexpectedly large amount of fruit both on the nose and palate. Around this core are notes of caramel, cottage cheese with honey, and candied fruits. Compared to some great Madeira bottles, this Ratafia indeed lacks acidity, but it's still delicious and has an endless aftertaste with flavours of bitter herbs, cough syrup, and cottage cheese. Delicious. I want to taste it again, and luckily, I have one more bottle stashed.