Cuvee President Henry Vidal (1994)
| Region: | France » Languedoc-roussillon » Roussillon » Banyuls » Banyuls-sur-Mer |
| Type: | Dessert/Fortifieds |
Banyuls Wine
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Banyuls is a sweet, fortified wine named for the eastern French Mediterranean coastal town Banyuls-Sur-Mer in the Languedoc-Rousillon region. It has been produced since the 13th century, when Arnaud de Villeneuve is credited with discovering mutage, adding grape spirit to halt the fermentation of the wine to preserve its natural sweetness. The result is a vin doux naturel (naturally sweet wine), a process also used as the model for making Port and Madeira in nearby Spain.
Banyuls is a sweet red wine. Its main grape is Grenache, making up at least 50% of the blend, with often another large portion of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Maccabeu, Tourbat and/or Muscat. 15% is allowed for the use of Carignan, Cinsault, Syrah and an even smaller percentage allowable for Muscat-a-Petit-Grains. The grapes are grown in sunny, broiling hot, terraced coastal vineyards that conversely get very cold and windy in winter.
Banyuls became an official AOC in 1936 with some rather Read more »
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Banyuls
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Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls Rimage
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Gérard Bertrand Banyuls
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Gerard Bertrand Corbieres
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M. Chapoutier Banyuls
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Clos de Paulilles Banyuls
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M. Chapoutier Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Belleruche
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Varietals Produced in Banyuls View all
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Grenache
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Grenache Blanc
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Muscat
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Mourvèdre
History of the grape: Monastrell is a native of Spain, first grown in Murviedro near Valencia, and was eventually bro...
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Muscat of Alexandria
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Cellier des Templiers
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La Cave de lâAbbé Rous
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February 2013
Gerard Bertrand Corbieres 2010
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The wine is richly colored with deep garnet hues, and the nose is a pleasant combination of ripe berries, and something of a "twang" to it, perhaps some tart fruit to counterbalance the jammy sweetness that is also present. The taste is very fruit forward, with lovely notes of blackberry, ripe plum and vanilla that is just offset with a bit of ... Read More
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February 2013
Gerard Bertrand Corbieres 2010
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This 2010 blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre from Languedoc-Roussillon, France is good. Ruby color with a mid to tight rim variation. Fruit notes of blackberries, and black cherries with a hint of spice and vanilla. It has a long finish on the palette with low acidity. This wine has not peaked and will mature nicely over time (2018-2020). Be... Read More
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November 2012
M. Chapoutier Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2009
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As another reviewer mentioned, great value for cotes-du-rhone. Read More
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June 2012
M. Chapoutier Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2009
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Hard to beat the price point on this one. Nice flavors, good body, decent fruit. Read More
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May 2012
M. Chapoutier Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel 1986
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The window is well and truly shut on the 1986 Banyuls. I had previously tried the 1980 and it was still faint signs of life. Alas, I fear it is time that the 1986 be buried into the ground. Intense mahogany colour. An expired drink stripped of any fruit and with only streaks of alcohol left which was probably at its peak a decade ago. I wont tip... Read More
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February 2012
Domaine de la Rectorie Collioure la Coume Pascole 2003
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I found this bottle of wine when I visited Amphora Wines ... also make a white wine and a Banyuls and further research reveals that this red is made up of 48% grenache,26% couriouse with the rest being made up of carignan and mourverde.I opened my bottle last night to accompany my steak and I have to report that I liked it.It is fairly dry but ... Read More
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December 2011
M. Chapoutier Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2009
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This was brought by a guest for Thanksgiving - I wasn't a big fan. Very light body, lots of acidity and not much else. It wasn't able to stand up to the various flavors and rich textures of the Thanksgiving meal. Read More
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December 2011
Les Clos de Paulilles Banyuls Cap Bear Rousillon Banyuls France Languedoc Roussillon 2006
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December 2011
Les Clos de Paulilles Banyuls Cap Bear Rousillon Banyuls France Languedoc Roussillon 2006
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November 2011
Domaine de la Tour Vieille " Réserva " A.O.C. Banyuls 2009
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(grenache, syrah) The head of this is complex -- tobacco, fig, pepper and floral. It combines to make an intoxicating aroma. The body is full and fruity and sweet, but not overdone. It's very well balance. The finish is chocolately/velvety. SUGGEST: Quickes cheddar has a surprising velvety, creamy reaction that you don't want to miss out on. Read More
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Nov 16, 2010
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Mar 12, 2009
Dessert wines are my favorite... of course dessert is my favorite meal course anyway. Yes, it is NOT P.C. but I just do not care.I am older now and I want to have what I like. Health "dictators", be gone!! Just because dessert is my favorite, does NOT mean I actually OVER EAT desserts. LOL!!
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