Tasting Notes
I love these wines so much. It's the Burgundy of the South. There is so much structure bound throughout the La Truffiere yet so much elegance. Carignan and Grenache from old vines, low yields and lean schist soils that are captured by the hands of Danjou-Banessy. Think light in body, blackberry fruit, mushroom, flint and carbon with an oystershell minerality on the back palate. Decant well prior to drinking or cellar to 2025-2030 for optimum enjoyment. - Chris L
Domaine Danjou-Banessy is a small, family estate in Roussillon, based near Espira-de-l’Agly, run by brothers Benoît and Sébastien Danjou. The domaine has been in the family since the late 19th century, but it was the brothers who transformed it into one of the region’s most respected artisanal producers, farming organically and biodynamically across old-vine parcels rooted in schist, marl and clay-limestone soils.
Their vineyards include rare old plantings of Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre, along with Macabeu and Muscat for whites. In the cellar, the approach is thoughtful and restrained: hand harvesting, native fermentations, long élevage in neutral vessels, and minimal additions. The brothers also maintain a tradition of oxidative winemaking inherited from their grandfather, producing remarkable old-vine Rivesaltes and other fortified wines alongside their still cuvées.
The wines of Danjou-Banessy are known for their purity, energy and depth, capturing the rugged beauty of Roussillon while balancing freshness with complexity. They stand as one of the leading lights of the region’s new generation, bridging tradition and innovation with authenticity.
| Product Type | Wine Red Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Sub Region | Agly |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |