The original Banyuls Blanc – first created at our own domaine in 1986 by Bernard Saperas.
80% white grenache, 20% grey grenache on the coastal fringe of Banyuls sur Mer. 70 years old vines
Soil of brown schists
Mediterranean climate, with strong tramontana wind
Handpicked at full ripeness
Fermentation in temperature controlled tanks and 20% barrels before being fortified on juice.
Maturation in stainless steel vats
TASTING: Avoiding oxydation, the wine shows beautiful pure and ripe flavours of pear and apricot. Sweet mouthfell beautifully balanced by a very nice freshness to finish clean and saline.
Will be perfect on its own, as aperitif, with asian cuisine, cheese and dessert
17.5% alc/vol, 80g/L residual sugar