Cal Batllet Gratallops 5 Partides Priorat 2016

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Priorat is probably the greatest place in the world for the Carignan grape.

And one of the best examples is this wine, made from 100% Carignan from Marc’s grandfather’s 100+ year old vines. 

Wine magazine Decanter agree, in a recent expert tasting declaring it the joint 2nd best Carignan in Spain.

The work in the vineyard here is intense - steep slopes, all manual, back-breaking work, all for a piddly 1 ton yield per hectare.

But the wine is worth it, as is the honour of working with these treasures of old vineyards. And to respect the generations who have worked the land before us.

The nose is incredible, you could just sniff it all day. It’s loaded with herbs, ripe fruit and white pepper. Then the taste in the mouth is incredible - juicy, full, smooth with layers of sweet black fruit, liquorice, violets and soft oak.

Because Marc is a small producer rather than a big established name, you’re getting amazing value here for one of Priorat’s best wines.

Wine type Red
Grape(s) Carinyena
Country Spain
Region of origin Catalonia
Appellation DOQ Priorat - Vi De Vila
Vintage 2015
Alcohol % 15.5
Oak? Yes
Months in Oak 16
Type of Oak 225 L French 50% New
Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts)
Average age of vines 80
Average altitude of vines (m) 300
Soil type(s) Slate
Closure Type Natural Cork
Is this wine organic? Yes, but not certified
Biodynamic? No
Sustainably produced? Yes
Suitable for vegans? No
Ageing potential 15 years
Ideal drinking window 2021-2030

Just two hours from Barcelona, I love drinking and visiting Priorat - if you like your reds big, and with tons going on, then Marc’s wines are for you.

Ferran was sommelier at the famed El Bulli for 13 years, and now writes for JancisRobinson.com as the Spanish wine writer. There probably isn’t a more respected wine palate in Spain.

Read more about Marc.

Honestly you can just savour this on its own. But also goes brilliantly with your best roast lamb.

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