Domaine du Mas Blanc is arguably Banyuls' finest producer and, as well as producing fine dry wines, crafts this rich sumptuous red dessert wine, which makes a great alternative to Port.

Silky, sweet and packed full of southern concentration, this wine will prove a real talking point at the dinner table. The term rimage (in case you were wondering) refers to a vintage wine bottled when young.

"In selected vintages, Parce selects his best lots of Rimage to fashion a Banyuls Rimage La Coume...The 2001 Banyuls Rimage was outstanding. Spiced tea, maple syrup, candied cherries, gingerbread, and kirsch can be found in its expressive aromatics. Medium-bodied, satin-textured, and exceedingly flavorful, it reveals loads of chocolate-covered cherries, coffee, lilies, and blackberries in its super-ripe personality." eRobertParker.com

"First-rate, with rich cherry and dark plum flavors, good grip and a solid finish of chocolate, spice and smoke." Wine Spectator