Domaine Berta Maillol - Banyuls Rimage 2015 (natural sweet wine)

Domaine Berta Maillol - Banyuls Rimage 2015 (vin doux naturel)

Banyuls|Red wine

3.8/5 (15 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

“Rimage” is the translation of “vintage” and the term used by the people of Banyuls to refer to the “wine of the year.” Black Grenache, long maceration, aging on lees, a few months in barrel, and here it is: deep black, very open with red fruit, featuring the toasty note from barrel aging and the softer, delicately milky note from regular stirring on the lees. The palate is rich, smooth, and full-bodied, with remarkably refined tannins; cherry and blackcurrant notes meet a savory, spicy undertone. A marvel paired with dark chocolate or sweet-and-salty dishes.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018)

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Estate

Domaine Berta Maillol

Vintage

Rimage

Vintage

2015

Designation

Banyuls

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

100% Grenache

Terroirs

Terraces on schist hillsides

Viticulture

Integrated Pest Management

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Destemming, pre-fermentation maceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation, gradual sweetening with neutral wine alcohol, 20 days of post-fermentation maceration, pressing, settling, and stirring on the lees for 3 months.

Livestock farming

Aged using traditional methods in a reducing environment. Bottled by hand starting May 1 of the following year.

Alcohol content

17%

Eye

An intense garnet color, dense and deep, with violet hues

Nose

Aromatic and fruit-forward, with notes of overripe red and black fruits (blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant), powerful aromas of prune and chocolate, and subtle hints of vanilla

Palate

Creamy and indulgent. Rich and full-bodied with flavors of overripe fruit, prunes, fresh black figs, hints of licorice, and chocolate. Rounded tannins, well-structured body, and a slight mineral touch. Good length.

Serve

at 13°-14°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with chocolate desserts or red fruit desserts, blue-veined cheeses (such as Bleu d'Auvergne), or a lamb tagine...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2018 guide) 3*Top Pick (Exceptional wine)

Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

"Rimage" is the translation of "vintage" and the term used by the people of Banyuls to refer to the "wine of the year." Made from Grenache Noir, with a long maceration, aging on the lees, and a few months in oak barrels, it emerges deep and dark, bursting with red fruit, with the toasty notes from oak aging and the softer, softer and delicately milky notes from regular stirring on the lees. The palate is rich, creamy, and full-bodied, with remarkably refined tannins; cherry and blackcurrant meet a savory spicy note. A marvel with dark chocolate or sweet-and-salty dishes.

About the estate:

This Banyuls estate dates back to 1611! Jean-Louis Berta-Maillol took over from his father in 1996, followed by his brothers Michel and Georges in 2003 and 2009, respectively. Their 15 hectares of vineyards cling to the schist-covered slopes of the Baillauri Valley, laid out in terraces.

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 15 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on 02/17/2020

Tasted in February 2020 as part of a blue cheese platter. Deep, brilliant color. Aroma of overripe black fruit. Long, balanced finish. Magnificent.