2000 Banyuls, Cuvée Joseph Géraud, Domaine Piétri-Géraud

The charming Laetitia Piétri makes excellent wines in both Collioure and Banyuls; the latter is made from 90 % Grenache Noir and 10 % Carignan. The majority of the wine is aged in large oak vats, with a small amount undergoing a Solera maturation. The result is rich and raisined, with bitter chocolate, brown sugar, dried fruits and very very ripe red berry flavours all evidenced. A real taste of the deep south - and a worthy alternative to Port.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)