COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Domaine Danjou-Banessy
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Truffière is a red wine from Domaine Danjou-Banessy, located in Espira-de-l'Agly, Roussillon, France. The wine originates from the 'Terres Noires' vineyard, known for its truffle grounds, which inspired the cuvée's name. The estate is managed by brothers Benoît and Sébastien Danjou, who transitioned the family domain from producing fortified wines to focusing on high-quality, dry still wines. They cultivate old vines, some over a century old, on diverse soils like black schist and limestone, employing organic and biodynamic farming methods. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to express the unique terroir of each parcel.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard plot is named 'Terres Noires' and is surrounded by a truffle ground.
Fact 02
Vines for the red are over 60 years old, some exceeding 100 years.
Fact 03
The estate is certified organic and uses biodynamic principles.
Fact 04
The brothers shifted production from fortified wines to dry still wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Truffière Rouge 2021 is produced using 100% whole clusters that are lightly crushed. Fermentation occurs with ambient yeasts in tanks, employing a gentle infusion method for extraction. The wine undergoes aging for 20 months in used barrels. It is bottled by gravity without fining or filtration, with minimal sulfur addition before bottling. The vineyard is certified organic and farmed using biodynamic methods, with low yields averaging 20 hl/ha from vines planted between 1940 and 1960.
