Cuvée Adrien Cazes, Banyuls Blanc 2023, Natural Sweet Wine
DESCRIPTION
The Banyuls Blanc Cuvée Adrien Cazes 2023 is a naturally sweet wine from the Banyuls terroir in Roussillon. On the nose, it offers delicate aromas of white-fleshed fruits, candied citrus, and white flowers. On the palate, there's a beautiful unctuousness balanced by an invigorating freshness. Notes of honey, dried apricot, and a mineral touch blend harmoniously.
This white Banyuls stands out for its finesse and balance between sweetness and liveliness. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif, or paired with fruit desserts or blue 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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It surprised me a bit! You can sense dried apricot, orange blossom... very expressive.