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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Ampolles_de_Banyuls.jpg|Ampolles de Banyuls|thumb]] '''Banyuls AOC''' is a French [[Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée]] (AOC) for [[fortified wine]]s made in the [[Banyuls]] region of [[Roussillon]] in the [[Pyrénées-Orientales]] department. The AOC designation was established in 1936, and it is known for producing high-quality [[vin doux naturel]] wines.<br />
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==Geography==<br />
The Banyuls AOC is located in the southeastern part of [[France]], near the border with [[Spain]]. The vineyards are situated on the steep slopes of the [[Pyrenees]] mountains, which provide a unique terroir for the grapes. The region benefits from a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.<br />
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==Grape Varieties==<br />
The primary grape variety used in Banyuls AOC wines is [[Grenache]], which must constitute at least 50% of the blend. Other permitted grape varieties include [[Grenache Blanc]], [[Grenache Gris]], [[Macabeu]], [[Muscat]], and [[Tourbat]].<br />
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==Wine Production==<br />
Banyuls AOC wines are produced using the [[mutage]] process, where [[grape spirit]] is added to the must to stop fermentation and preserve the natural sweetness of the grapes. The wines are then aged in barrels, often exposed to the sun, which contributes to their distinctive flavor profile.<br />
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==Types of Banyuls Wines==<br />
There are several types of Banyuls wines, including:<br />
* '''Banyuls Rimage''': A youthful style, aged for a shorter period.<br />
* '''Banyuls Traditionnel''': Aged for a longer period, often in barrels exposed to the sun.<br />
* '''Banyuls Grand Cru''': Aged for a minimum of 30 months, with a higher proportion of Grenache.<br />
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==Food Pairing==<br />
Banyuls wines are versatile and can be paired with a variety of foods. They are particularly well-suited to rich desserts, such as [[chocolate]]-based dishes, and can also complement savory dishes like [[blue cheese]] and [[foie gras]].<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Fortified wine]]<br />
* [[Vin doux naturel]]<br />
* [[Grenache]]<br />
* [[Roussillon wine]]<br />
* [[Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:French wine AOCs]]<br />
[[Category:Fortified wine]]<br />
[[Category:Roussillon wine]]<br />
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