The Bertrand family
SweetRobert Parker 91/100
AOP Banyuls
Legend Vintage Naturally Sweet Wines AOP Banyuls 1951 – 75cl
Vin Doux Naturel
AOP Banyuls
75cl Bottle
Grenache Noir
Grenache Gris
Maccabeu
Chocolate
Blue-veined cheese
Walnut cake
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Wine description
The vineyard extends over 86 communes in the Pyrénées-Orientales and 9 communes in the Aude. The soils consist mainly of granitic and gneissic arenas as well as brown and black schists, but some red calcareous soils.
Food & Wine pairings suggested by our chef
To serve with Roquefort, chocolate or walnut
cake
Winemaking and ageing
Mutage sur grains is carried out before pressing, directly on the grape berries. This technique, combined with a long maceration (14 to 20 days), allows optimal extraction of aromatic and tannic compounds.
Ageing lasts at least ten months in large vinification foudres. This exceptional wine then spent several decades in foudres and demi-muids.
Tasting note
The colour is a beautiful deep garnet.
The nose is lively and velvety, with great elegance. The first note evokes candied fruits. The whole is rich, at once ample and balanced.
The palate offers delicious notes of dark fruits, blackcurrant and jammy blackberries, followed by
delicate toasted notes. The finish evokes
fine aromas of cocoa and notes of walnut.
Storage
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Grape varieties
Technical sheet
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SweetRobert Parker 91/100
Legend Vintage Naturally Sweet Wines AOP Banyuls 1951 – 75cl
Sale price$1,133.00
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Recognition of GÉRARD BERTRAND EXPERTISE
Ratings & Scores
Wine Advocate Robert Parker 91/100
91/100
Wine Enthusiast 93/100
93/100
Wine Spectator 91/100
91/100
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions about our wines
Each product page provides a food and wine pairing suggestion suited to the cuvée. Our online tasting assistant can also advise you based on your menu.
The ageing potential depends on the cuvée and vintage — it is specified in this wine's technical sheet. In general, our wines for ageing and fine wines can be kept for more than 10 years, or even over 100 years for our fortified sweet wines, whilst our lighter cuvées, intended to be enjoyed young, are best appreciated within 2 to 3 years of purchase.
The alcohol content (% vol.) varies by cuvée and vintage; it is listed in the product’s technical data sheet, below the description.
The majority of our red, white and rosé wines are dry. Our natural sweet wines (Rivesaltes, Maury...) and certain crémants are sweet or semi-dry. The style (dry/sweet) of this cuvée is specified in its description.
The grape varieties, appellation and terroir of origin are indicated in this product’s technical data sheet.
Like almost all wines, our cuvées contain sulphites (naturally present during fermentation, sometimes added in small quantities as a preservative). Details (“no added sulphites”, level, etc.) are specified on this product’s technical data sheet and on the back label.
Many Gérard Bertrand cuvées are vegan certified (100% plant-based fining agents, no products of animal origin). This wine’s vegan status is indicated in its certifications on the product page.
A large proportion of our production is certified Organic Agriculture and/or Biodynamic (Demeter). The certifications applicable to this cuvée are listed on its product page under “Certifications”.
As a general rule: 8-10°C for rosés and light whites, 10-12°C for more complex whites, 16-18°C for reds. The most suitable serving temperature for this cuvée is also indicated on its technical sheet.
This depends on the wine and its age, as specified on the technical data sheet where relevant. As a general rule, our powerful age-worthy wines benefit from being decanted 30 minutes to 1 hour before tasting; lighter wines, whites and rosés can be served directly.
Yes, several cuvées are available in gift boxes, individually or as an assortment. See the “Gift Boxes” section of the shop or the product page to view the available options.
Depending on the cuvée: 37.5 cl (half-bottle), 75 cl (standard size), 150 cl (Magnum), and sometimes larger sizes. The size(s) available for this product are indicated on its product page.
We do not produce dealcoholised wine. However, our range offers wines with lower alcohol content: So'Vive (naturally low-alcohol organic white wine), Le Chouchou (light red wine) and Cote des Roses Red Léger. The precise alcohol content of each cuvée is indicated on its product sheet.
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