Banyuls 1991 - Old Vines - Domaine du Mas Blanc - Parcé et Fils

Presentation of the domain

Domaine du Mas Blanc (Parcé et Fils), a historic Banyuls landmark, crafts naturally sweet wines on schist terraces facing the Mediterranean. Old vines, hand-picked grapes, and long aging create a deep, saline style and a rancio of great nobility.

Presentation of the vintage

Banyuls “Vieilles Vignes” 1991: naturally sweet wine fortified during fermentation then aged for a long time in old barrels/demi-muids (oxidative aging). Traditional blend dominated by Grenache (predominantly black). Smooth texture, sugar/alcohol balance maintained by an iodized freshness and a salivating finish.

Presentation of the vintage

1991 in Roussillon offers clear maturity and concentrated wines, suitable for Banyuls for long aging. Today, the profile reveals a beautiful tertiary patina, controlled saline energy and great stability to aeration.

Tasting notes

Nose of walnut and hazelnut, dried fig, date, candied orange peel, cocoa, coffee and sweet spices (elegant rancio). Velvety, ample palate, carried by a marine freshness; very long finish on dried fruits, brown caramel and bitter zest.

Bottle condition

Perfect level and color. Label and capsule stained and aged; cork sound. Wine over 10 years old: variations possible depending on storage. Sold as is.

Food and wine pairings

Blue cheese with parsley (Roquefort) and nut bread.
Dark chocolate fondant, orange zest.
Walnut tart, vanilla ice cream.