Mills 2013 Danjou Banesi

Domaine Danjou Banessy ・ Myrs 2016

13R383

Demeter

Red

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Domaine d'Anjou Banesi is gaining international acclaim as a winemaker quietly showcasing the potential of Roussillon. This cuvée, crafted primarily from Mourvèdre vines over 70 years old, offers a taut minerality derived from the chalky schist soil. Fermented with wild yeasts and aged for a long time, the winemaking process minimizes sulfites, showcasing the domaine's true essence. The quiet concentration of black fruit, nuances of thyme and juniper, and the firm tannins create a lingering finish. This expression of elegance overturns stereotypes of southern France.

Tasting Comments

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red.

The aroma that rises from the glass is a subtle blend of black currant and dark cherry fruit, layered with bay laurel, dried herbs, black pepper, and graphite-like minerality from the schist soil.

The mouth is dominated by dense fruit, but without excessive volume, and the taut acidity and fine-grained tannins form the backbone.

The oak is subtle, with a long finish that offers complexity of earth and spice, as well as salty minerality.

The structure becomes even more refined with age.

Pairing
Roasted lamb shoulder with thyme and black olives
Grilled Iberian Pluma Pork with Red Wine and Juniper Sauce
Roasted pigeon with cocoa and black pepper

Technical Data

Soil: Complex soil containing schist and calcareous matter

Cultivation: Organic (partially biodynamic) / Hand-harvested

Winemaking: Partial use of whole-cluster fermentation, wild yeast fermentation, long-term maceration

Aging: Approximately 12 to 18 months in foudres and old barrels

Clarification/filtration: Unfined, very lightly filtered or unfiltered

SO₂: Only a very small amount is added before bottling

evaluation

Specifications

Appellation: IGP Cote Catalan

Alcohol: 13.5

Varietal: 100% Carignan

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About the Winery

Domaine Danjou Banessy

Domaine Danjou-Banessy is located in Espira, a few kilometres from Rivesaltes, and specialized in fortified and Ranchy wines until Benoit inherited it from his father ten years ago.

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