COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Grenache
PRODUCER
Domaine Pietri-Géraud
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Banyuls Cuvée Méditerranée from Domaine Pietri-Géraud is a fortified wine from the Roussillon region of France. The Pietri-Géraud estate boasts a five-generation family history of winemaking, currently managed by Maguy Pietri-Géraud and her daughter Laetitia. The vineyards are situated on terraced slopes overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, a characteristic reflected in the wine's name. This particular cuvée is noted for its stylistic balance, positioned between the fruit-forward Rimage style and the more traditional, oxidative Banyuls wines.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are perched on steep terraces overlooking the Mediterranean.
Fact 02
The estate has been in the same family for five generations.
Fact 03
This wine balances fruit-forward and oxidative aging styles.
Fact 04
The name 'Cuvée Méditerranée' highlights its coastal Roussillon origin.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Banyuls Cuvée Méditerranée is a fortified wine produced using the Vin Doux Naturel method, where fermentation is stopped by the addition of grape spirit. The primary grape variety is Grenache. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for four years in barrels, with 80% of these barrels having previously held red wine. During this aging period, the 'ouillé' technique is employed, meaning the barrels are regularly topped up to prevent excessive oxidation. This process aims to develop complexity while retaining a degree of fruit freshness, positioning it stylistically between Rimage and Traditional Banyuls.
