“The wine is still quite oaky, but that doesn’t matter—it has enough body to carry it off. In the meantime, we can enjoy its slight licorice-like sweetness, with notes of cinnamon, cardamom, and black figs. Structured without being overpowering, the wine finishes with a perfect hint of mint.” (Le Guide RVF 2025)
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Eye
Deep red dress
Nose
Distinct aromas of chocolate and cocoa
Palate
Powerful and well-balanced with a long finish, just the right amount of sweetness, notes of dates and figs, and an elegant, flavorful finish
Serve
At 12-14°C
Drink before
2033+
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with chocolate desserts, fruit tarts (figs), semi-cured foie gras, goat cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with 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:
The wine is still quite oaky, but that doesn’t matter—it has enough body to carry it off. In the meantime, we can enjoy its slight licorice-like sweetness, along with notes of cinnamon, cardamom, and black figs. Well-structured without being overpowering, the wine finishes with a perfect hint of mint.
About the estate:
Having returned to the family estate in 1984, the Parcé brothers first made a name for themselves by producing vintage-style fortified Banyuls (vintage wines, ready to drink young), to which they brought a precision of flavor and an aromatic intensity previously unknown. Jean-Emmanuel, who joined the family in 2010, embodies the family’s renewal. He reduced the vineyard’s size to 34 hectares of this highly fragmented plot structure (50 plots). Sun exposure and altitudes vary widely. He took on the challenge of organic farming in this arid landscape, which is shaped by the rhythm of sea breezes. Dry whites and reds are now among the estate’s signature wines, offering bold and intense expressions. We commend the exceptional consistency of the lineup across all three wine types, as well as in the VDN category; it therefore logically regains its second star.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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