Banyuls

Banyuls is a French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for a sweet, fortified dessert wine (vin doux naturel) from the Roussillon region in southern France, near the Spanish border. 

The wine is made primarily from Grenache grapes (at least 50%) on steep terraces in the schist soils of the Côte Vermeille, in communes such as Banyuls-sur-Mer, Collioure, and Port-Vendres. 

Fermentation is stopped with the addition of alcohol for sweetness, followed by aging in oak barrels or under the sun (mutage), with varieties such as Traditionnel (at least 10 months of aging), Rimage (vintage style), and Grand Cru (at least 30 months). 

The red version has intense flavors of red fruit, spices, and nuts and is popular as an aperitif or with chocolate and cheese. Banyuls-sur-Mer is also a coastal village with a rich history of smuggling and wine production.

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