The end-of-year celebrations are approaching and with them, the desire to gather around beautiful tables and gourmet pleasures. This year, we are pleased to present Solstice 2023 , our natural sweet wine AOP Banyuls Blanc, a unique, elegant and festive vintage. Carefully crafted to enhance your moments of sharing, Solstice is the touch of originality that will brighten up your end-of-year meals.
Excellent winemaking for your celebrations
This Banyuls Blanc is made from 100% Grenache Gris and Grenache Blanc grape varieties, carefully selected to offer a perfect harmony of flavors and freshness. From the pressing, only the first juices, the purest, are retained in order to preserve the aromatic finesse of this vintage. The vinification process continues with a 72-hour cold static settling, guaranteeing a juice of great clarity.
Low-temperature fermentation reveals all the nuances of the aromas. Next comes the mutage sur jus, a technical gesture aimed at subtly balancing the alcohol and sugars, while preserving an incomparable freshness and delicacy. Solstice is kept in a topped-up stainless steel vat until it is bottled, which gives it a remarkable purity and liveliness, ideal for accompanying festive dishes.
A tasting of exotic flavors
Visually, Solstice 2023 sports a pale yellow color with subtle green nuances, a nod to nature in this winter season. On the nose, exotic aromas of mango and passion fruit emerge delicately. Upon aeration, the scents become more intense, revealing notes of citron, pineapple and Comice pear.
On the palate, Solstice surprises with its freshness and digestibility. Its sugar balance is perfect to offer a sweet and gourmet sensation, extending into an exotic finish that recalls the flavors of the islands. This wine, both light and opulent, will delight lovers of refined and exotic sweets.
How to Enjoy Solstice During the Holiday Season
Solstice 2023 is best enjoyed around 12°C, a temperature that highlights its subtle aromas and silky texture. This naturally sweet wine lends itself to a wide variety of pairings for festive meals, adding a touch of originality to each dish.
Our Food and Wine Pairing Ideas to Dazzle Your Guests
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Savory Pairings : Dare to pair Solstice with ham or sautéed pork with pineapple for a bold marriage of sweetness and exotic flavors. It will also pair wonderfully with foie gras, its balanced sweetness subtly enhancing the richness of the dish.
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Sweet Pairings : For a touch of sweetness at the end of a meal, serve it with roasted pineapple or a rum baba. The freshness of Solstice will enhance gourmet desserts, while offering a delicately exotic finish that will delight the taste buds.
Solstice 2023 : A naturally sweet wine ideal for the holidays
During this festive season, when every detail counts, Solstice 2023 will bring that touch of originality and refinement to your meals. Let yourself be seduced by this natural sweet wine, which combines freshness and deliciousness, and create unforgettable moments around the table.
Available now, Solstice is the perfect accompaniment to celebrate the end of the year with elegance and generosity. So, make your meals a real event and let yourself be carried away by the magic of our Banyuls Blanc Solstice 2023 .
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