Banyuls Bliss Domaine La Tour

Banyuls is a sweet, velvety luxurious Vins Doux Naturels from the tiny region in Roussillon of France. Predominantly made from Grenache Noir, ageing and percentage amounts vary depending on AOC regulations, minimum of 50% and 13 months . It’s a sweet, fortified wine similar to Port. FYI Note these wines are not as syrupy and luscious as other dessert wines so you will want to pair this type of wine with moderately sweet or contrasting dishes. Dark chocolate is Banyuls best friend - it enlivens the macerated red fruity notes of cherry, raisins, sweet baking spice and espresso. Dried fruits are the second BFF. Banyuls also pairs very well with coffee, fruity desserts. 

Domaine la Tour Vielle Rimage Banyuls 2017

Deeply rich ruby in the glass. Intensely aromatic raisins, macerated red and blue fruits, warm spice, dark chocolate and earth. Plush tannins enlivened with bright acidity and flavors of dried figs, chocolate covered cherries and blueberries, prunes, caramel, vanilla finishing on mint and cloves. Its dessert in a glass without the heaviness…..

Feel free to pair it with chocolate brownies loaded with nuts, Tiramisu, Christmas fruit cake, or dare I savory pairings of foie gras, poached pears and Roquefort cheese.