The Domaine de la Rectorie of Banyuls of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de la Rectorie - Barlande Collioure
The winery offers 33 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Banyuls in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Domaine de la Rectorie is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 33 wines for sale in of Banyuls to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de la Rectorie wines

Looking for the best Domaine de la Rectorie wines in Banyuls among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de la Rectorie wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de la Rectorie wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de la Rectorie

How Domaine de la Rectorie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, succulent and easy to make beef lasagna or veal cutlets with cream sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Rectorie. often reveals types of flavors of fig, dark fruit or leather and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, vanilla or oaky. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de la Rectorie. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

  • 2016With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de la Rectorie.

  • Grenache
  • Carignan
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Garnacha
  • Counoise

Discovering the wine region of Banyuls

Banyuls wines come from the South-eastern Part of Roussillon, in the south of France, in the lower Pyrenees, a few kilometres from the Spanish border. These naturally Sweet wines are consumed both as an aperitif and as a dessert. They come in a wide range of hues, from GoldenGreen (Banyuls Blanc) to Amber (Banyuls Ambré) to the intense garnet of the standard Banyuls Rouge. Unusually among the natural sweet wines of France, all Banyuls wines are made primarily from Grenache grapes of various colors.

Muscat grapes (the mainstay of southern French sweet wines) are allowed, but only in very small proportions. Dark-skinned Grenache Noir is by far the dominant and preferred variety in Banyuls - it must make up at least 50% of the blend for red Banyuls (75% for Grand Cru wines). Pink-skinned Grenache Gris comes next, followed by Grenache Blanc and a host of other southern French varieties, including Mourvèdre, Carignan, Macabeu and Tourbat. As a sweet red wine made from Grenache, Banyuls is comparable to Maury, from the northern Roussillon, and Rasteau, from the southern Rhone Valley.

The top natural sweet wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Domaine de la Rectorie

How Domaine de la Rectorie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of fresh sausage, moroccan veal tagine from hanane or cancoillotte (made from metton).

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Domaine de la Rectorie. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tobacco or spices and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, fig or cheese.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.04/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Domaine de la Rectorie.

  • Grenache
  • Carignan

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

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.

The top sweet wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine de la Rectorie

How Domaine de la Rectorie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or spicy food such as recipes of baked marrow bones, ramen burger or royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine de la Rectorie. often reveals types of flavors of non oak.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine de la Rectorie.

  • Grenache
  • Grenache Gris
  • Carignan

The word of the wine: Ladle

Said of a wine that is not clear due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

The top white wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de la Rectorie

How Domaine de la Rectorie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of cannelloni with salmon and spinach, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or cheeseburger.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de la Rectorie. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, lemon or orange zest and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or vegetal. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de la Rectorie. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

  • 2009With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.11/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de la Rectorie.

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Grenache Gris

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top pink wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de la Rectorie

How Domaine de la Rectorie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of lasagne simplissimo, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or salted muffins with bacon and grated cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de la Rectorie. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine de la Rectorie. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de la Rectorie

  • 2012With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de la Rectorie.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan

The word of the wine: Silky

Said of a caressing wine with extremely fine tannins.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de la Rectorie

Planning a wine route in the of Banyuls? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de la Rectorie.

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

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The word of the wine: Ladle

Said of a wine that is not clear due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

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