Banyuls Rimage 1996 - Cuvée la Coume - Domaine du Mas Blanc - Parcé et Fils

Presentation of the domain

Domaine du Mas Blanc (Parcé et Fils), a historic landmark in Banyuls, cultivates schist terraces facing the Mediterranean. Manual harvests, measured yields, and family expertise result in precise, deep, naturally sweet wines that are faithful to the Catalan landscape.

Presentation of the vintage

Banyuls Rimage “La Coume” 1996: non-oxidative style. Mutage sur grain to preserve the fruit, reductive aging (neutral vat/fungus) and earlier bottling to maintain brightness. Blend dominated by Grenache Noir (almost a single varietal): juicy, spicy expression, with a salivating structure.

Presentation of the vintage

1996 in Roussillon offers a straight and harmonious profile: clear ripeness, very present freshness and fine tannins. In Banyuls Rimage, it produces expressive, precise wines, with good aeration and potential for evolution with cocoa/zan nuances.

Tasting notes (19/20 RVF)

Expected profile: black cherry, blackberry, hint of blood orange, bitter cocoa and licorice. Smooth and taut on the palate, melted tannins, saline length; long finish of zan and sweet spices, ideal for chocolate pairings.

Bottle condition

Perfect level and color. Torn label; capsule and cork intact. Wine over 10 years old: variations possible depending on storage. Sold as is.

Food and wine pairings

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