Danjou Banessy Cotes du Roussillon - Estaca 2013
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Roussillon |
| Appellation | Cotes du Roussillon village |
| Winery | Domaine Danjou-Banessy |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 100% 80 year-old-Grenache |
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Roussillon |
| Appellation | Cotes du Roussillon village |
| Winery | Domaine Danjou-Banessy |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 100% 80 year-old-Grenache |
Tasting notes
Complex floral aromas. On the palate the fruits, such as raspberry and morello cherry, are crunchy and fresh. There is also a very strong stony/mineral feeling. The finish is long and pure. A vibrant wine.
Pairing
Venison, game.
Terroir
Black Schist, marl.
Viticulture
Biodynamic, with all viticultural work done by parcels according to moon cycles. Hand harvest.
Vinification
Grapes are 100% destemmed. Maceration for 30 days and ageing in old oak barrels for 15 months.
| Closure | Natural Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Product Code | 13R384 |
| MLF | yes |
| Inventory | Sold Out (0) |
Winery Description
Located at Espira, a few kilometres away from Rivesaltes, Domaine Danjou-Banessy is an old family estate that was producing only fortified and dry rancio wines until Benoit took over from his father 10 years ago. His brother, Sebastien, an English teacher, joined the domaine full time 5 years ago. They are now producing dry whites and reds from very old vines of local grapes such as their rare and original carignan gris. Their soil has always been free from any chemicals; their father and grandfather were bio before anyone else. They are as non-interventionist as possible in the cellar. Benoit and Sebastien are Catalans but friends with many neo-vignerons that came from all over the world to Roussillon to produce great wines. Tradition and open-mindedness could explain the quality of their wines.
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