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
Located at Espira, a few kilometres away from Rivesaltes, Domaine Danjou-Banessy is an old family estate that was producing only fortified and dry rancio wines until Benoit took over from his father 10 years ago. His brother, Sebastien, an English teacher, joined the domaine full time 5 years ago. They are now producing dry whites and reds from very old vines of local grapes such as their rare and original carignan gris. Their soil has always been free from any chemicals; their father and grandfather were bio before anyone else. They are as non-interventionist as possible in the cellar. Benoit and Sebastien are Catalans but friends with many neo-vignerons that came from all over the world to Roussillon to produce great wines. Tradition and open-mindedness could explain the quality of their wines. - Importer Note
| Product Type | Wine Red Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Sub Region | Agly |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |