With our hearts still beating with emotion, we share today some news that honors all the work of our winegrowers, from the vineyard to the cellar: Terres des Templiers won 5 medals at the Vinalies Internationales 2025 , including 3 prestigious Grand Or medals , 2 Gold medals , and the Palme Douceur , a rare and coveted distinction.

Behind these awards lies much more than gold: ancestral know-how , passionate hands, low walls bathed in sunlight, and the purest expression of our land between sea and mountains.

🔎 Zoom in on our award-winning vintages

Sweetness Palm & Grand Gold Medal - AOP Banyuls Traditionnel - 2014
" This wine has an intense and brilliant amber color with copper highlights , immediately captivating the eye. The nose is aromatic and powerful, revealing complex aromas of walnut, hazelnut and vanilla enhanced by honey, fig and candied fruit . Hints of cocoa and bitter orange add depth to this rich olfactory bouquet. On the palate, the wine reveals a balanced structure and is dotted with caramelized and woody flavors , evoking cocoa beans, walnuts and maple syrup . A pleasant freshness accompanies this aromatic palette, extending into a long and elegant finish. This wine can accompany pastry and chocolate desserts or can enhance the experience of a cigar. »

Grand Gold Medal - AOP Banyuls Grand Cru - Cuvée Président Henry Vidal 2008  
" This wine displays a vivid coppery amber color enriched with caramel highlights. From the first nose, it reveals intense, rich and complex notes in which aromas of candied orange, roasted coffee and cocoa blend harmoniously. On the palate, the attack is soft and velvety, offering an enveloping sensory experience. This wine is distinguished by its great purity and an aromatic evolution of incredible richness, making each sip a moment of refined and memorable discovery."

Grand Gold Medal - AOP Banyuls Grand Cru - 2008
" This wine has a blood-red amber color that immediately catches the eye. On the nose, it offers remarkable intensity and exotic complexity that intrigue, gradually revealing itself through refined, roasted notes of chocolate and blond tobacco. The attack on the palate is soft and suave, developing roasted aromas that blossom through exceptional breadth. This taste experience is enriched by empyreumatic notes, imparting remarkable depth and length on the palate. This wine, ideal for sharing with friends, whether as an aperitif or at the end of a meal, will leave a lasting and memorable impression. "

Gold Medal - AOP Collioure Red - Prestige 2022
" This wine displays a garnet red hue with subtle purple highlights. Its intense nose releases seductive aromas of mocha and cocoa accompanied by fruity notes of blackcurrant, violet and brandied cherry, complemented by a nuance of almond. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious and balanced structure, offering a soft and fruity texture. The slight smoky notes underline the presence dominated by flavors of black fruits, almond and hazelnut. Its persistence is remarkable with a frank bitterness on the finish, giving it a strong character. This wine will accompany grilled meats or meats in sauce, appealing to lovers of full-bodied and defined wines. "

Gold Medal - AOP Banyuls Rimage - Premium 2023
" This wine displays a garnet red hue with subtle purple highlights. Its intense nose releases seductive aromas of mocha and cocoa accompanied by fruity notes of blackcurrant, violet and brandied cherry, complemented by a nuance of almond. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious and balanced structure, offering a soft and fruity texture. The slight smoky notes underline the presence dominated by flavors of black fruits, almond and hazelnut. Its persistence is remarkable with a frank bitterness on the finish, giving it a strong character. This wine will accompany grilled meats or meats in sauce, appealing to lovers of full-bodied and defined wines. "

🍇 A recognition that honors the vine, the people and the sea

These distinctions at the Vinalies are not just medals, they embody the recognition of a collective work , that of the winegrowers of Banyuls and Collioure, proud representatives of the Côte Vermeille Vineyard , focused on excellence without ever betraying their authenticity.

We are happy and proud to showcase our vintages on the international stage. These wines, born of patience, sun, and stone, continue to write the history of a region.

GICB - Lands of the Templars
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