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Pietri-Geraud - Banyuls Cuvée Méditerranée 2017

Pietri-Geraud - Banyuls Cuvée Méditerranée 2017

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Médaille d'Or

Vignerons Indépendants

dark berries
chocolate tart
natural sweet wine

“A long and meticulous aging process that makes all the difference”

Somewhere between a traditional Banyuls and a Rimage, aging plays a key role here. The nose is intense with notes of very ripe fruit; the palate also evokes dried figs, blueberry liqueur, prunes, a hint of cherry brandy, and roasted aromas. It pairs perfectly with blue-veined cheeses, duck breast with figs, and chocolate or jam-based desserts.

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Estate

Pietri-Geraud

Vintage

Cuvée Méditerranée

Vintage

2017

Designation

Banyuls

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

90% Grenache, 10% Carignan

Terroirs

Vines ranging from 45 to 100 years old

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

3-week maceration, racking while still on the lees, gentle pressing

Livestock farming

Aged for 4 years in barrels, 80% of which were new and 20% of which had previously held only red wine, with top-ups throughout the 4 years

Alcohol content

17.5%

Residual sugars

90 g/L

Eye

Shiny mahogany finish

Nose

Intense notes of prunes and deeply cooked fruit

Palate

Full-bodied and warm, with intense notes of dried figs, prunes, and blueberry liqueur, along with roasted aromas, chocolate, and a hint of cherry brandy; the tannins are present but refined, with a lovely finish

Serve

Between 15 et 18°C

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with chocolate desserts, prune tart, blue cheese, pan-seared foie gras, duck breast with fresh figs...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Located in the heart of Collioure, on one of the town’s narrowest streets, this winery has been run since 2006 by Laetitia Piétri-Clara, who took over from her mother, Maguy. With the support of oenologist Hélène Grau, the winemaker carries on the tradition established in the late 19th century by her great-grandfather Étienne Géraud, a doctor who returned to the family vineyards. The vineyard covers 20 hectares, primarily in the Banyuls and Collioure appellations.

Independent Winemakers Competition

Concours des Vignerons Indépendants

Wine rated (2023 guide) Gold Medal

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Review by Mr. AUGUSTIN T. Published on March 11, 2024

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