Banyuls Hors d'Âge "L'Oublée" - Domaine de la Rectorie | 2003 Release - Parcé Frères

Presentation of the domain

Domaine de la Rectorie (Parcé Frères), in Banyuls-sur-Mer, produces benchmark natural sweet wines on schist terraces plunging towards the Mediterranean. Manual harvests, controlled yields, and patient aging create a deep, saline style with a noble rancio patina.

Presentation of the vintage

“L'Oublée” – Hors d’Âge: a unique vintage from an old “rediscovered” barrel, aged for a long time in old barrels (oxidative) before bottling. 100% Grenache Noir, fortified during fermentation, aged in an oxidative environment to gain complexity (nuts, candied citrus, cocoa) and great stability. Capacity 500 ml. Alc. 16% vol.

Presentation of the vintage

Non-vintage cuvée (Hors d'Âge). Blend of wines from several years, with long barrel ageing. Batch mentioned on the back label: 11/03/03 (bottled in 2003). Refined style of oxidative Banyuls: richness balanced by a saline structure and great resistance to aeration.

Tasting notes

Intense nose of walnut/hazelnut, fig and date, candied orange peel, cocoa, coffee and sweet spices. Full, velvety palate, with supporting iodine freshness; very long finish of dried fruits, brown caramel and bitter zest. A distinguished Hors d'Âge, ready to serve or meditate.

Bottle condition

Perfect level and color (bright mahogany amber). Label and capsule marked by age but presentable. Healthy cork. Wine over 10 years old: variations possible depending on storage. Sold as is.

Food and wine pairings

Roquefort and nut bread.
Dark chocolate fondant with orange zest.
Walnut tart, vanilla ice cream.