The wine region of Banyuls Grand Cru is located in the region of Banyuls of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Terres des Templiers or the Domaine Terres des Templiers produce mainly wines natural sweet and red. On the nose of Banyuls Grand Cru often reveals types of flavors of oak, coffee or raisin and sometimes also flavors of apricot, red fruit or vegetal. We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Banyuls Grand Cru, producing 31 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.
The wines of Banyuls Grand Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or spicy food.
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
