Banyuls Traditionnel 1947, L'Etoile
Banyuls Traditionnel 1947, L'Etoile
Price: 910,00€
DESCRIPTION
History
The Banyuls Traditionnel 1947 is a monument over 75 years old, a testament to ancestral know-how and the heroic vineyards of Banyuls, clinging to the steep schist slopes overlooking the Mediterranean. Preserved by the Cave de l’Étoile, the oldest cooperative in the region, founded in 1921, this rare bottle illustrates the endurance and nobility of the great oxidative sweet wines of Roussillon.
Vinification
Made from primarily Grenache noir, complemented by Grenache gris and Carignan, this natural sweet wine follows the traditional method: hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented on the skins with mutage to preserve natural sugars, followed by prolonged maceration and vertical pressing. Oxidative aging in old casks and century-old barrels over several decades gradually developed an aromatic profile of unique richness.
Tasting
Its tile-to-mahogany colored robe announces an intense bouquet of walnut, leather, cocoa, mocha, and dried figs, enhanced by a noble rancio of rare elegance. The palate is ample and silky, captivating with its depth, balance, and a long, persistent finish. A true wine for contemplation, this Banyuls 1947 stands as an essential collector’s piece, perfect to enjoy on its own or with intense dark chocolate and aged cheeses.
REGION
Roussillon
France
Between sea and mountain, the vines of Banyuls, an AOC since 1936, cling to schist slopes that plunge down to the Mediterranean. This spectacular setting, bathed in sun and wind, shapes generous, intense vins doux naturels. The appellation mainly produces reds from Grenache Noir, completed by Grenache Gris and Blanc, as well as amber, tawny and rosé versions.
Banyuls comes in several styles. Banyuls Rimage, made and aged away from air, shows all the freshness of the fruit, with aromas of cherry, blackberry or blackcurrant, sometimes with a touch of chocolate. Approachable young, it shines with dark chocolate, fruit desserts and some blue cheeses. By contrast, Banyuls Traditionnel and Grand Cru go through long oxidative ageing in cask or glass demijohn, developing complex notes of walnut, coffee, spice and rancio. The Grands Crus, from old vines and aged for at least 30 months, stand out for their depth and great ageing potential.
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A sun-kissed Banyuls, shaped by 75 years of aging, with a breathtaking intensity.