Banyuls Traditionnel 1983, L'Etoile
Banyuls Traditionnel 1983, L'Etoile
Price: 250,00€
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History
The 1983 vintage, marked by balanced climatic conditions in Roussillon, produced wines of great harmony. More than three decades of oxidative aging in old oak barrels have allowed this Banyuls to reveal its full complexity and offer today a unique sensory experience.
Vinification
Predominantly Grenache Noir, accompanied by Grenache Gris and Carignan from old vines on schist terraces. The grapes were crushed and destemmed, then fortified on the skins (mutage) followed by a long maceration, before traditional aging in barrels and demi-muids, bottled in January 2016. This patient work gives the wine its deep aromatic profile, typical of rancio.
Tasting Notes
Its tile-colored robe with copper highlights precedes a refined nose of dried fruits, prune, cocoa, and gentle spices, mingled with notes of leather and mocha. The palate, broad and velvety, opens with dried fig and walnut, extended by a persistent finish with roasted accents. An ideal companion for game in sauce, blue-veined cheeses, or a dessert with candied citrus.
France
Entre mer et montagne, les vignes de Banyuls, en AOC depuis 1936, s’accrochent aux coteaux de schiste qui plongent vers la Méditerranée. Ce décor spectaculaire, baigné de soleil et de vent, façonne des vins doux naturels généreux et intenses. L’appellation produit surtout des rouges à base de Grenache noir, complétés par le Grenache gris et blanc, mais aussi des versions ambrées, tuilées ou rosées.
Banyuls se décline en plusieurs styles. Le Banyuls Rimage, vinifié et élevé à l’abri de l’air, met en avant toute la fraîcheur du fruit, avec des arômes de cerise, de mûre ou de cassis, parfois chocolatés. Accessible jeune, il brille sur le chocolat noir, les desserts fruités ou certains fromages bleus. À l’inverse, les Banyuls Traditionnels et Grands Crus subissent un long élevage oxydatif en fût ou en bonbonne, développant des notes complexes de noix, café, épices et rancio. Les Grands Crus, issus de vieilles vignes et vieillis au minimum 30 mois, se distinguent par leur profondeur et leur grand potentiel de garde.
Bruno Cazes – Oenologist and Artisan of the Great Wines of Roussillon
The 1983 Banyuls captivates with its copper-colored hue and a bouquet of dried fruits, leather, cocoa, and prune. The palate, rich and silky, offers a beautiful tension, extended by a persistent finish with notes of mocha and gentle spices. Best enjoyed with aged cheeses, game, or chocolate desserts.