Banyuls Grand Cru 2007, L'Etoile
Banyuls Grand Cru 2007, L'Etoile
Price: 95,00€
DESCRIPTION
History
Since 1921, the Cave de l’Étoile has embodied the excellence of the Roussillon’s sweet natural wines. Nestled in the heart of the schist slopes descending to the Mediterranean, it showcases Grenache and its companion varietals. The 2007 vintage highlights the richness of a traditional semi-sweet Banyuls, combining indulgence and balance, perfect for lovers of characterful wines.
Vinification
Old vines, over 40 years of age, yield a blend dominated by Grenache Noir (75%), complemented by Grenache Gris (15%) and Carignan Noir (10%). The grapes, destemmed and crushed, undergo mutage on the skins followed by a long three-week maceration to concentrate aromas and structure. Aging takes place in demi-muids and old oak barrels, bestowing oxidative complexity and aromatic depth.
Tasting Notes
As a semi-sweet style, this Banyuls charms with fruity notes of orange and light cocoa. On the palate, it is both smooth and balanced, expressed with fine freshness and a harmonious finish. Ideal as an aperitif, it also pairs beautifully with Fourme d’Ambert, aged sheep’s cheese, or chocolate- and coffee-based desserts such as an Opéra or a fondant. A gourmet cuvée that reveals all the elegance of the 2007 vintage.
REGION
Toscane
Italie
La Toscane est la troisième région la plus plantée d'Italie (derrière la Sicile et les Pouilles) mais elle est huitième en termes de production, ce qui reflète à la fois la pauvreté du sol toscan et les efforts délibérés pour limiter les rendements et augmenter la qualité du vin. Après le Piémont et la Vénétie, la Toscane produit le troisième plus grand volume de vins DOC/DOCG. Plus de 80 % de la production de la région est constituée de vins rouges, le Sangiovese étant le cépage le plus répandu en Toscane. Le Chianti, le Chianti Classico, le Brunello di Montalcino, le Vino Nobile di Montepulciano et le Super Tuscan sont les vins les plus connus de la Toscane. Le Trebbiano est le principal cépage blanc de la région.
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Over three years of aging have given this 2007 remarkable richness and complexity – a Grand Cru that perfectly expresses the authenticity of the Banyuls terroirs.
