Few regions in Europe are as fascinating for the diversity of their landscapes as the Roussillon. The vines grow here at an altitude of up to 600m, benefiting from great sunshine and a beneficial north-westerly wind that blows about every third day. It is the red grape varieties that benefit the most from these climatic conditions.
To the Carignan, which reigned unchallenged in the Roussillon vineyards, have been added the fruity and round Grenache Noir, the dark and complex Syrah, and the difficult but very refined Mourvèdre. By blending these four grape varieties, motivated winemakers who make a strict selection of plots and grapes, give birth to rare and remarkable wines.
- Nose: intense and expressive, rich and complex. Concentrated notes of blackberries and bilberries, cocoa with a hint of cinnamon.
- Palate: supple texture with fine tannins. Good density and long blackberry finish.
Tasting date: September 2024.
OUR OPINION: a delicious and dense vintage. As tasty as ever!
| Delicious - Full-bodied - Rich |
- Nose: intensely fragrant. Notes of black fruit and cocoa, with a hint of spice and coffee.
- Palate: round and flavoursome. Very tasty. Long-lasting aromas.
Tasting date: November 2024.
OUR OPINION: I love it! It's as well-made and tasty as ever, with that slight sweetness on the palate that makes this cuvée a real treat!
| Fragrant - Tasty|
- Nose: juicy and delicious. Blackcurrant, blackberry and black pepper aromas.
- Palate: ull and ample, lightly structured by fine tannins. Black cherry finish.
Tasting date: October 2024.
OUR OPINION: as well-made as ever, this vintage is a fine delicacy, whose slightly tannic structure on the palate requires a little decanting in the early stages.
Other vintage available:
- Nose: juicy and delicious. Notes of red and black fruit, predominantly cherry, with a hint of spice and a pretty floral touch.
- Palate: ightly structured with fine tannins. Some bitters on the finish.
Tasting date: September 2024.
OUR OPINION: a very pretty cuvée, tasty and full of life, with a seductive nose of crunchy fruit. The palate is a little tight, and a short 1/2 hour decanting will help it to relax.
| Tasty - Full-bodied |
Other available vintage: :
- Nose: powerful. Intense notes of cocoa, roasted coffee, sultanas and candied fruit.
- Palate: tasty and very fragrant.
Tasting date: May 2022
OUR OPINION: aged in an oxidative environment, this Banyuls Reserva is a real delicacy, rich in chocolate and roasted aromas, it is a very nice companion for vegan meals!
- Color: amber.
- Nose: nut, sultana, candied fruit and prune aromas.
- Palate: warm and fragrant.
Tasting date: April 2022
OUR OPINION: rancio wines are rare. The oxidative ageing in solera gives it the nutty and raisiny aromas typical of rancio wines, it is beautiful and good!
- Color: gold.
- Nose: aromas of candied citrus peel (mandarin & orange), raisins and a bit of walnut.
- Palate: tasty and silky.
Tasting date: May 2022
OUR OPINION: superb oxidative wine with seductive notes of candied citrus fruits, it is very pleasant!
- Nose: intense and tasty. Notes of quince paste, honey and candied pear.
- Palate: round and tasty, with a nice acidity that brings a nice tension to the wine.
Tasting date: March 2023.
OUR OPINION: for the gourmand! It is a nice sweet wine, tasty, perfumed, and without any heaviness!
- Nose: intense. Aromas of cocoa, bitter orange, very ripe black cherry, blackcurrant, with a hint of spice (cinnamon, ginger).
- Palate: soft, pleasantly fragrant and tasty.
Tasting date: May 2022
OUR OPINION: this Banyuls rimage is said to be of late bottling because it matured in casks for 15 months, during which it gains in complexity and aromatic richness. Its candied fruit aromas are a delight!
- Nose: fresh and lively. Aromas of white flowers, lychee, white peach and aniseed.
- Palate: supple attack. Ample, round and perfumed juice. Nice aniseed finish.
Tasting date: February 2022
OUR OPINION: a pretty Mediterranean white with aniseed flavours evoking the seaside and the sweetness of life!
AMPHORA WINES
Specialized in amphora wines, we offer a sharp selection of white, red or rosé wines, vinified in amphora.
You will find crus:
- fermented and aged in clay amphorae.
- fermented in traditional tanks and aged in clay amphorae.
- only partially aged in clay amphorae.
...including the rare wines completely vinified in Qvevris !