Tasting Notes
Here is another of the Danjou family's truly diverse range of non-complying (IGP) wines & styles from southern France's Roussillon area. And it's not a minerally style like a number of the other Danjou whites. It's an Orange style white (kept on the grape skins during primary fermentation), so expect mouthfeel.
It opens with softer, rounder fruity aromas and tastes, like yellow nectarine and peach. The skins exposure adds a soft intensity, from its silky tannins and acidity. A quality subtle Orange wine that matched our lightly-chillied vegetarian salad. Michael 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 White Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc Roussillon |
| Sub Region | Agly |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |