Banyuls Traditionnel 1975, L'Etoile

Banyuls Traditionnel 1975 L'Etoile

Banyuls Traditionnel 1975, L'Etoile

🇫🇷 AOP Banyuls | Roussillon  | France
Aged in old oak barrels (Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, Carignan). Brick amber hue with mahogany highlights, complex nose of dried fig, toasted walnut, leather, and mocha, delivering an ample, rich, velvety, and fresh sweet wine with cocoa and sweet spice notes.
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DESCRIPTION

History

The 1975 vintage is soon to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and this cuvée embodies the ancestral expertise of the Cave de l’Étoile, founded in 1921. In this steep schist terroir overlooking the Mediterranean, Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, and Carignan vines produced a vin doux naturel destined for long aging. A true witness to time, this Banyuls is a collector’s piece celebrating half a century of history.

Vinification

Hand-harvested grapes, destemmed and crushed, then fortified (mutage) on the skins to preserve natural sugar richness. After prolonged maceration, the wine was aged in old oak barrels and demi-muids under oxidative conditions, gradually developing the full aromatic range of great traditional Banyuls. Bottled in January 2016, it reveals the magic of exceptional aging, marked by the “angel’s share.”

Tasting Notes

Tile-amber robe with deep mahogany highlights. The nose captivates with complex notes of dried fig, toasted walnut, leather, and mocha, accented by elegant rancio. The palate is broad, rich, and velvety, balanced by a fresh framework that carries a long, persistent finish with hints of cocoa, dried fruits, and gentle spices. Ideal for celebrating a symbolic anniversary, or accompanying a chocolate dessert, walnut tart, or aged hard cheese.

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CHARACTERISTICS

Country

France

Region

Roussillon

Appellation

AOP Banyuls

Vintage

1975

Grape Variety

Black Grenache

ABV

17%

Category

Natural sweet wine

Volume

75cl

Style

Elegant

Allergens

Sulfites

Storing Instructions

To drink and to keep

Ageing

Oxidative

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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