WES - Priorat & Monsant
LSE Holborn
Tasted Thursday, October 10, 2013 by hadwin with 425 views
Introduction
The once-neglected vineyards of Priorat and its satellite district Monsant, high in the hills south of Barcelona, have seen massive investment in recent years and are now very much in fashion. Unctuous whites and full-bodied reds - great wines for autumn drinking.
Led by Vivienne.
2011 Acústic Celler Montsant Acústic Blanc 86 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Tarragona, Montsant
Pale yellow. Clear and Bright. Creamy but sharp nose with a hint of hot alcohol. Touch of warm spice, citrus - satsumas, hot finish.
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2009 Mas d'en Gil Priorat Coma Alta Flawed
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
Corked - did not recover.
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2012 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Camins del Priorat 91 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
Very dark, intense. Almost purple. No signs of age. Bold black fruits on the nose with some peppery notes. Rich, smooth, tannic with big fruit and acidity. Needs much more cellaring before ready.
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2011 Celler Mas La Mola Priorat l'Atzar 92 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
Dark and intense. Black fruits with some perfume. Strong vanilla sweetness on the nose. Soft, smooth, spicy, black pepper, earthy, beetroot sweet.
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2011 Sao del Coster Montsant Blau 91 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Tarragona, Montsant
Very intense - almost black. Big nose, intense black fruits with some sweet spice. Intense on the palate, bright, soft tannins, sweet fruit, good acidity - flirtatious!
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2005 La Perla del Priorat Priorat Noster 93 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
Still quite intense but some colour change. Elegant developed nose with some polish with sweet baked fruits. Nice balance on the palate with good fruit, acidity and firm ripe tannins.
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2008 Mas d'en Gil Priorat Coma Vella 86 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
Intense colour with some signs of age - slightly garnet. Quite a spicy nose but not much fruit - quite difficult. Rich, sweet fruit, tannins still a little separate - not quite balanced.
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1999 Bodagas Bordalás García Priorat Gueta Lupia 88 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
Black. Vegetal nose with almost a saltiness. Surprisingly light on the palate, balanced but subdued - black sweet fruits still present on the farewell.
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