Banyuls Traditionnel 1979, L'Etoile

Banyuls Traditionnel 1979 L'Etoile

Banyuls Traditionnel 1979, L'Etoile

🇫🇷 AOP Banyuls | Roussillon  | France
Élevé plusieurs décennies en vieux fûts (Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, Carignan). Robe ambrée aux reflets acajou, nez intense de noix, curry, cacao, fruits secs et rancio pour un VDN suave, profond et frais aux notes de moka, figue et épices orientales.
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DESCRIPTION

History

From a sunny vintage in Roussillon, this 1979 Banyuls Traditionnel reflects the heritage of the Cave de l’Étoile, a pioneer of the appellation since 1921. Aged for over 35 years under oxidative conditions, it embodies the patience and expertise of the Banyuls winemakers.

Vinification

Composed of Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, and Carignan from old vines rooted in steep schist slopes. Grapes were destemmed and crushed, fermentation halted by fortification (mutage) on the skins, followed by a long three-week maceration. Aging in old barrels and demi-muids shaped its depth until bottling in January 2016.

Tasting Notes

The tile-amber robe captivates with copper highlights. The nose reveals elegant notes of dried fruits, fig, walnut, and almond, enriched with hints of leather and light tobacco. The palate, broad and silky, unfolds persistent flavors of noble rancio, cocoa, and gentle spices. Ideal at the end of a meal with Bleu d’Auvergne, a walnut tart, or a connoisseur’s cigar.

banyuls de l'Etoile

CHARACTERISTICS

Country

France

Region

Roussillon

Appellation

AOP Banyuls

Vintage

1979

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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