COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache Noir
PRODUCER
M. Chapoutier
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Banyuls is a Vin Doux Naturel, a fortified sweet red wine from the Banyuls appellation in Roussillon, France. It is primarily made from Grenache Noir. The wine is produced by M. Chapoutier, a respected winemaker from the Rhône Valley known for his commitment to biodynamic practices. The vineyards are situated on steep, stony schist terraces overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the wine's unique terroir. The 'Rimage' style of Banyuls, which this wine represents, aims to preserve the purity and freshness of the fruit.
ALCOHOL
17.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Banyuls is one of France's oldest fortified wine appellations.
Fact 02
The 'Rimage' style focuses on preserving vibrant fruit character.
Fact 03
Vineyards are often hand-worked due to steep, terraced terrain.
Fact 04
The wine is fortified with grape spirit to halt fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Banyuls begins with hand-harvesting very ripe Grenache Noir grapes. The grapes undergo destemming and crushing, followed by a long maceration period. Fermentation is halted through the addition of grape spirit, a process called 'mutage,' which preserves the natural sweetness. The wine is then aged in vats for a period of 8 to 20 months. This reductive aging is a key technique for the 'Rimage' style, aiming to preserve the fruit's clarity and purity.
