M. Chapoutier
Banyuls
Banyuls
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Syrah
Where it is, October 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2021.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘09 Banyuls.
M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2009 is a Syrah from France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Banyuls Syrah should suggest blackberry, dark cherry and plum with warm spice and a savory herbal note. The 2009 wine is expected to feel rich and rounded, its ripe fruit balanced by a gentle tannic grip and enough acidity to bring shape to the palate. Its expected drinking arc is now past; the finish may favor dried berry, spice and earthy notes over fresh fruit, with the texture likely softer and more settled.
The 2009 vintage
M. Chapoutier's 2009 Banyuls is a Syrah from France.
About M. Chapoutier
M. Chapoutier's Banyuls is a Syrah from France.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef short ribs with truffle mashed potatoes
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Manchego cheese with honeyed figs
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2009?
M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2009 is a Syrah from France.
When should M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2009 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2011-2021. Within that arc, the peak window is 2013-2017. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2009?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb chops with rosemary garlic; Braised beef short ribs with truffle mashed potatoes; or Aged Manchego cheese with honeyed figs.