Banyuls Traditionnel 1988, L'Etoile
Banyuls Traditionnel 1988, L'Etoile
Price: 180,00€
DESCRIPTION
History
In the heart of the schist slopes that plunge toward the Mediterranean, the Cave de l’Étoile has been preserving the art of Banyuls since 1921. The 1988 vintage, more temperate than its successor in 1989, gave birth to cuvées of remarkable balance, where elegance takes precedence over power.
Vinification
Black Grenache, Grey Grenache, and a touch of Carignan from old vines are destemmed, crushed, then fortified on the skins. After extended maceration, the wine is aged for a long period in century-old barrels and large oak demi-muids, in an oxidative environment. Nearly three decades of patience have shaped this unique profile.
Tasting Notes
Its amber-copper hue announces a wine of maturity. The nose develops fine notes of dried fruits, fig, and walnut, lifted by hints of mocha, leather, and elegant rancio. On the palate, the broad attack unfolds into remarkable freshness, with a persistent finish carrying accents of candied fruit and gentle spices. A true meditation wine, perfect with dark chocolate, aged Comté, or simply enjoyed on its own to contemplate the passage of time.
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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This 1988 Banyuls, marked by time and sun, whispers notes of mocha, walnut, and dried fruits. Its gentle freshness and spicy finish invite contemplation, whether enjoyed on its own or with intense dark chocolate.
