90POINTS
16½/20
M. Chapoutier Banyuls Vins Doux Naturel 2008
Sud-Ouest, FranceGood dark cherry colour. Big plum, black cherry jam, raisin, chocolate, floral, spicy, liquorice, peppery aromas. Rich, smooth, sweet, fresh, slightly tannic palate with big raisin, black cherry jam, plum, smoky, peppery, liquorice, orange peel flavours. Good sweetness and acidity balance with lots of intensity for chocolate desserts or a pecan pie. Serve slightly chilled. Good value dessert wine. Made from 100 percent black grenache. Grown on schist.Tasted: 08 May 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $26.00 | 500ml | specialty listing |
Grape: Grenache Noir/GarnachaCSPC: 823625UPC: 003391182020236