Mas Doix, Priorat Costers De Vinyes Velles other_regions This monumental offering

This monumental offering

There is better delineation and energy to the more obviously mineral-driven flavors that deliver fine punch on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

My recent visit to Giacomo Conterno was fascinating

particularly anise that complement to perfection the sleek

high glycerin and good acidity

Mas Doix, Priorat Costers De Vinyes Velles other_regions This monumental offeringI had two vintages of the old vine cuve to taste side by side, starting with the 2014 Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles. Made of 55% Cariena and 45% Garnacha from old vines on slopes on slate llicorella soils, the fermentation and aging are the same as for the centenary Carignan, fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an levage of 16 months in new French barriques. It has moderate alcohol and high acidity. It has already started