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Clos de Paulilles - Banyuls Grand Cru

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Tasting notes

The 2016 Clos de Paulilles Banyuls Grand Cru reveals an intense garnet color with cherry-red edges. On the nose, it opens with aromas of leather, dark berries, subtle tobacco, and a touch of menthol and coconut. The palate is rich and warming, with flavors of prune, plum, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and spice, carried by fine-grained tannins. Powerful yet balanced, it shows both depth and finesse with great volume across the mid-palate. The finish is long, elegant, and textured, confirming both its immediate appeal and aging potential.

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Provenance

Type
Sweet
Country
France
Appellation
Banyuls

Technical

Serving
16° - 18° C

Food pairings

Key characteristics

About this wine

Clos de Paulilles crafts one of Banyuls' most distinguished sweet wines, drawing on generations of winemaking tradition in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, this storied estate produces fortified wines of remarkable depth and complexity using Grenache and Grenache Blanc grapes, varieties ideally suited to the sun-drenched, schist-rich terroir.

This Grand Cru expression represents the pinnacle of the Banyuls appellation, delivering a full-bodied sweet wine with an alcohol content of 16%. The combination of ripe red fruit character and natural sweetness creates a wine of considerable intensity and warmth, perfect for contemplative moments or as an elegant conclusion to a meal. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes the purity of fruit and the unique mineral signature of the coastal vineyard sites.

Serve Clos de Paulilles with blue cheese, dark chocolate, caramel desserts, or a selection of nuts to fully appreciate its complexity. The wine's natural richness also pairs beautifully with berry-based dishes and fresh fruit preparations, making it an exceptional choice for refined entertaining aboard yachts, in mountain chalets, or at fine dining tables.

Behind the bottle

Producer

Le Clos de Paulilles

Le Clos de Paulilles is a renowned winery nestled in the Paulilles Bay, between Collioure and Banyuls in southern France. Established in 1800, the estate spans 90 hectares, with 70 hectares of vineyards on schist terraces that…

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Region

Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon stretches across southern France from the Spanish border to the Rhône delta, forming the country's largest wine-producing region. This vast area encompasses diverse landscapes from Mediterranean coastal…

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Appellation

Banyuls

Banyuls, a small appellation in southern France, is famed for its fortified wines crafted primarily from Grenache Noir. Grown on steep, terraced slopes overlooking the Mediterranean, these wines reflect their unique terroir…

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