Banyuls - 5 Ans d'Age, Abbe Rous
Description
This wine has the characteristic aromas of chocolate, ripe red fruits and dates, and has intense character and intensity. It is dense and soothing on the palate and is perfect with chocolate based desserts.
£21.95
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Product Code: S11219
Country
France
Region
Languedoc-Roussillon
Sub-Region
Cote du Roussillon
Alcohol Vol
16%
Bottle Size
75cl
Closure
natural cork
Producer Details
The name of the cellar was chosen in homage to Francis Rous, a priest appointed for the Diocese of Banyuls-sur-Mer in 1870. The Abbe was tasked with restoring and enlarging the Romanesque church of Saint-Jean de la Rectorine in the town. Being a resourceful soul, he elected not to call on donations from his congregation but instead, came up with the idea of developing a wine business, which he christened ‘the work of the communion wine’. The initiative proved to be an unexpected success. Not only did it help to finance the church in Banyuls, but Rous was also able to donate funds to the new church in the neighbouring parish.
