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Chapoutier Bila Haut Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel (50cl) 2021 Wine
Chapoutier Bila Haut Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel (50cl) 2021 Wine is recorded as 2021 dessert wine made from Grenache from France. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Banyuls |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Wine style | dessert |
| Grape | Grenache |
| Country | France |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
| Bottle size | 500ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Chapoutier Bila Haut Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel (50cl) 2021 Wine is recorded as a 2021 dessert wine made from Grenache in France.
Typical grape profile: Grenache — Ripe red berry fruit and warm spice; often blended in Rhône and Spanish reds. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
No site-specific soil or planting-density record is available for this bottle.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Grenache growing profile. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Source-supplied bottle description
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Chapoutier Bila Haut Banyuls is a rich, luscious Vin Doux Naturel from the terraced vineyards of Domaine de Bila-Haut in southern France. Planted on ancient mica-schist soils from the Primary era, the Grenache grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to create a wine that is opulent yet refined, balancing concentrated solar fruit with fine, silky tannins.
Why You'll Love It
This is Banyuls with real character—sumptuous and richly sweet, yet balanced with freshness and silky tannins that keep it elegant. M. Chapoutier's meticulous vineyard management and traditional fortification techniques create a naturally sweet wine with depth and complexity. Perfect as a dessert wine or for special occasions, this offers exceptional quality from one of France's most respected producers.
Vineyard & Production
Sourced from Domaine de Bila-Haut's steep terraced vineyards planted on old mica-schist soils. The Grenache grapes are hand-harvested at peak ripeness, then destemmed and crushed before undergoing long maceration. Fortification with alcohol during fermentation helps extract aromas and tannins while preserving natural sweetness, creating a structured, age-worthy wine that expresses the full potential of the Grenache grape.
Tasting Notes
Powerful nose shifting between ripe black fruits and red berries with subtle hints of cocoa. On the palate, it's sumptuous and generous, balancing richness with freshness, silky tannins, and a lingering, indulgent sweetness. The finish is persistent with layers of concentrated fruit and fine structure.
Perfect Pairings
A versatile dessert wine that shines with chocolate-based desserts, dark chocolate truffles, fruit tarts, nutty pastries, blue cheese, or aged Manchego. Also excellent with crème brûlée, flourless chocolate cake, or simply enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner treat.
Grape Variety
100% Grenache
Evidence boundary
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