Jean-Michel Parcé created this cuvée as a tribute to his father, Dr. André Parcé, a renowned local figure who put Banyuls on the world map. The result of a blend of several vintages and five years of aging. With its blend of primary and secondary aromas, this is the perfect cuvée for discovering the distinctive aromas of aged Banyuls. Whether served as an aperitif or with dessert, depending on the occasion, enjoyment is guaranteed!
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Eye
ruby color with golden highlights
Nose
Nose with aromas of mocha, fresh cedar, and a cigar box
Palate
A lively wine with a silky texture and medium body, featuring aromas of plum, blackberry, and coffee with cream, and a long, lingering finish full of character
Serve
decant at 16°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a praline mille-feuille, chocolate profiteroles, or as an aperitif...
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 2** stars (Successful production)
About the estate:
Dr. Parcé had undeniably left his mark on the estate and the Banyuls appellation as a whole, rooted in its magnificent schist terroirs. As for the Collioures—that is, the dry wines produced in the same geographical area—they have, until now, provided a good indication of this terroir and its potential. The challenge is great for Jean-Michel Parcé, the son, to maintain this high standard of quality.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2000 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
Jean-Michel Parcé created a wine (in honor of his father) in the hope that it would introduce young wine enthusiasts to the extraordinary secondary aromas found in slightly oxidized wines. This cuvée is produced using the Solera method, which involves blending several vintages while controlling oxidation. The Banyuls Cuvée du Dr. André Parcé is the result of a blend of three vintages of Banyuls Rimage. With an intense ruby color and a slightly golden rim, this wine reveals aromas of fresh cedar, mocha, and cigar. Medium-bodied, with a silky texture and wonderful liveliness, it is enveloped in notes of plum and blackberry, as well as a hint of café au lait. This beautifully crafted wine, with its long finish, has the potential to age for another twenty years or so.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2011 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Le Mas Blanc boasts the largest vineyards in Banyuls. It has been owned by the same family since 1639—the Parcé family, led by Dr. Parcé, a prominent local figure who passed away in 1998 and who played a leading role in the estate for many years.