Banyuls Grand Cru 2014, L'Etoile
Banyuls Grand Cru 2014, L'Etoile
Price: 31,00€
DESCRIPTION
History
For over a century, the Cave de l’Étoile has stood out as one of the leading references of the Banyuls appellation. Nestled on the steep schist slopes overlooking the Mediterranean, it continues the art of producing great natural sweet wines. The 2014 vintage, adorned with numerous awards—including several gold medals at the Concours Mondial Féminalise and the Mâcon Competition—demonstrates this recognized expertise.
Vinification
Produced from old vines over 40 years old, this Grand Cru blends Grenache Noir (75%), Grenache Gris (15%), and Carignan Noir (10%). The grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed, then subjected to mutage on the skins, followed by three weeks of maceration in alcohol to concentrate richness and complexity. Aging takes place in demi-muids and old oak barrels, in accordance with Banyuls Grand Cru requirements, which mandate a minimum of 30 months of maturation.
Tasting Notes
A demi-sweet style, this 2014 captivates with refined fruitiness featuring notes of orange and light cocoa. The palate is both ample and balanced, stretching into an elegant and persistent finish. It shines as an aperitif, with a Fourme d’Ambert or aged sheep’s cheese, and pairs beautifully with chocolate or coffee-based desserts such as a fondant or an Opéra. An award-winning vintage that combines immediate pleasure with excellent aging potential.
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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The Banyuls Grand Cru 2014 from L’Étoile enchants with its fruity balance and notes of orange and cocoa, perfect as an aperitif or with a decadent dessert.
