Banyuls
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Banyuls is the most Southerly of the French Appellations, nestling on terraced vineyards, with spectacular views of the Mediterranean or the Pyrénées, depending on one's point of view. The wines are dominated by Grenache (rather then Muscat as is the case in Rivesaltes further north) with spirit added while the must is still on its skins, followed by further maceration then often extended ageing, either in old barrels or demi-johns (often kept outside in the sun). The unfortified version is know as Collioure. Capable of extreme complexity and surprising elegance, this is the archetype of a fortified Grenache.
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Banyuls, Cuvée Joseph Géraud, Domaine Piétri-Géraud
France » Languedoc-Roussillon » Banyuls Limited Stock
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Full Bodied,
Medium Sweet,
Red,
Grenache/Garnacha,
Ready, but will keep,
16.5% alc.
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 ... MORE | ||||
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