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Domaine de la Rectorie - Banyuls Pierre Rapidel 2009

Domaine de la Rectorie - Banyuls Pierre Rapidel 2009

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15/20

RVF

“Amber-colored and rich, this full-bodied wine evokes a sweet, luscious flavor.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2020 – RVF) A superb Banyuls that showcases the full potential of its terroir with notes of candied fruit, cocoa, and mild spices. A true treat!

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Estate

Domaine de la Rectorie

Vintage

Pierre Rapidel

Vintage

2009

Designation

Banyuls

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

90% Grenache noir, 10% Carignan

Terroirs

Plots with different exposures and elevations (0 to 400 m)

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

4-day fermentation, pressing with the skins, 3-week maceration

Livestock farming

8 months in a century-old oak barrel

Alcohol content

16,5%

Eye

Beautiful plaid dress

Nose

Aromas of dried fruit: almonds, hazelnuts, dried apricots

Palate

Smooth and crisp, with a refreshing quality and a long finish

Serve

At 12-14°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030 +

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairing this wine with chocolate is a classic combination—it’s worth noting that the tannins in cocoa and those in Grenache share surprising similarities! Other pairings are also possible, particularly with Gorgonzola, in the spring with red fruit soups, and in the fall with fresh figs and plum coulis!

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2020 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

Amber-colored and rich, this full-bodied wine has a sweet, mellow flavor.

About the estate:

Having returned to the family estate in 1984, the Parcé brothers first made a name for themselves by crafting vintage-style fortified Banyuls (vintage wines, meant to be enjoyed young), to which they brought a precision of flavor and an aromatic intensity previously unseen. Jean-Emmanuel, who joined the family in 2010, embodies its renewal. He reduced the vineyard’s size to 34 hectares of this highly fragmented plot system (50 plots). Sun exposure and altitudes vary. He took on the challenge of organic farming in this arid landscape that lives to the rhythm of sea breezes. Dry whites and reds are now among the standout wines, with bold and intense expressions. We applaud the exceptional consistency of the range, across all three colors as well as in the VDN category; it therefore logically regains its second star.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

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Review by Mr. DIDIER P. Published on August 24, 2021

A beautiful orange-pink color. An amazing nose of candied fruit, wonderful smoothness, and an endless finish...

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