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Vall Llach Idus 2002
This is an elegant and modern wine which surprises with the mineral tones provided by the Cariñena vines, balanced and structured by the inclusion of other varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon... The skilled use of these varieties confers on the wine a profound complexity of aroma and flavor which is both persistent and soft on the palate. The eternal relationship between humans and the earth is expressed in the Priorat region as a delicate equilibrium between the formidable difficulty of cultivation and the pleasure that derives from unique results. It was the desire of Celler Vall Llach to express and concentrate this character in this wine: Idus de Vall Llach. Wine Advocate The concentrated, blueberry-scented and flavored 2002 Idus is a blend of 40% old vine Carignan, 20% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the remainder tiny quantities of Syrah and Grenache. Clean, crisp notes of toasty new oak, lead pencil shavings, blueberries, and black currants are followed by a classy, racy, mid-level Bordeaux-like wine with both elegance and flavor authority. Already approachable, it is best drunk over the next 5-6 years. Score: 90. —Robert Parker, June 2005.Wine Enthusiast Five grapes comprise this luscious, intense, well-rounded wine that offers jolting aromas of black cherry, violets and mineral. Fairly plump and succulent relative to the field, with moderate tannins amplifying flavors of black plum, berries, chocolate and wood. Already easy to drink and will hit its prime in 2006. Score: 90. —Michael Schachner, October 01, 2005. |
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