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92
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92
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91
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Tasting Notes
Crafted by Mas Doix, a distinguished winery nestled in the rugged terrain of Priorat, Catalonia, Spain, this wine is a testament to the region's unique terroir and the winery's commitment to quality. Cherry red color and a violet rim, it offers a an aroma of ripe red fruits and subtle spices. On the palate, it delights with its tasty, fruity flavors, balanced by good acidity, and culminates in a long, satisfying finish. 10 to 20-year-old Red Grenache vines (80%), Carignan (10%) and Syrah (10%). Steep slate hillsides (75%) and clay-limestone soil (25%). Hand harvest grapes using 10kg boxes. 100% destemmed grapes. Berry by berry selection on the sorting table. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Ageing for 4 to 6 months in a combination of concrete tanks (25%), large oak vats (25%) and used French oak barrels (50%).
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Grenache Blend
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Spain
Region: Priorat,
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Cellaring: Ready, but will Keep
Scores
92 / 100"The red 2022 Les Crestes has a more commercial approach, with some creamy notes from the élevage and the warmth of the vintage. It matured in a combination of oak foudres, concrete eggs and used barriques for four to six months. It's a blend of 80% Garnacha and 10% each Cariñena and Syrah from llicorella slate and clay and limestone soils with good ripeness and a Mediterranean profile of aromatic herbs. It has 14.5% alcohol and a juicy palate with very good freshness and very supple flavors of ripe berries and dark spices. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
92 / 100
"80% Garnacha, 10% Carinyena, 10% Syrah, mostly from steep, llicorella based vineyards. Ripe, well balanced and subtly complex, with earthy red fruits, crushed rocks, black pepper and undergrowth. Soft and friendly with a touch of fruit sweetness on the palate. 2024-2032."
- Tim Atkin MW
91 / 100
"Colour: cherry, purple rim Aroma: fruit expression, red berry notes, floral, spicy Flavour: flavourful, fruity, good acidity, long"
- Guia Penin
