Grapes: Carignan Gris ( 90–95 years old vines)
Region: Cotes Catalanes, Roussillon, France
Vintage: 2021
Viticulture: Organic
Soils: Black slate over limestone
Vinification: Whole cluster pressed, but with limited skin contact
Aging:
Fining or Filtering: None
Sulfur: None added
Notes from the Importer: The art of winemaking must be in the blood of brothers Benoit and Sébastien Danjou-Banessy – grapes and vines have been a part of their family heritage for generations.
In the 1950s, Benoit and Sébastien’s grandfather had bought further vineyards and created a “library” of rancios. Benoit worked alongside his grandfather until they produced their final vintage together in 2000.
The wine production method is fully biodynamic and non-interventionist and has been for generations. All of these factors lead to delicious wines that are lively, elegant and softly textured.
