Page 1 of 1

1955 Domaine et Banyuls Grand Cru

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 12:03 pm
by Joe Dachille
I have purchased this wine as a gift for a friend celebrating a 65th birthday (hence the 1955 vintage). I did some research on the style and noted it to be a bit of a cross between port and Madeira, therefore suitable to the celebrant's taste. Does anyone have any information or helpful comments regarding the vintner, storage, etc.?
1955.jpg
1955.jpg (54.11 KiB) Viewed 3614 times

Re: 1955 Domaine et Banyuls Grand Cru

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 3:15 pm
by Eric Ifune
I don't know much more than you, but I've a couple of the 1949. Grenache based and wood aged. Texture and sweetness of Port with perhaps a wee bit more acidity, at least in the 1949. Would store like a wood aged Port.

Re: 1955 Domaine et Banyuls Grand Cru

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:44 pm
by Joe Dachille
My research had indicated that the 1949 was a better vintage, but this was, of course, an anniversary/commemorative purchase. Thank you for the information.