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M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2015
M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2015
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Varietal
Grenache
Region
France
Sub-Appellation
Banyuls
Alcohol
16.0%
Overview
M. Chapoutier Banyuls is a "vin doux naturel" fortified wine that is exceptional and age-worthy. It is naturally sweet, shows full fruit and wonderful character and is universally perfect with fruit and/or chocolate desserts. Rich layers of dried plum, baking spices and dark chocolate.
Aging
Aged in oak casks and steel vats 16 to 23 months depending on vintages.
Fermentation
Grapes are hand picked when very ripe. They are destemmed and crushed. A long fermentation is halted with the addition of pure alcohol, retaining natural sugars and ensuring a good extraction of aroma, flavor, and tannin.
Winemaker
Michel Chapoutier
Tasting Notes
Style
Fruit Forward, Rich, Sweet
Flavor
Blend-Spices, Chocolate, Plum
Aroma
Dried fruits, crystallized orange peel and black pepper.
Taste
M. Chapoutier Banyuls is a "vin doux naturel" fortified wine that is exceptional and age-worthy. It is naturally sweet, shows full fruit and wonderful character and is universally perfect with fruit and/or chocolate desserts. Rich layers of dried plum, baking spices and dark chocolate.