Espectacle del Montsant 2023
102,90 €
Espectacle from the small crop of the warm, dry 2023 vintage: old Garnatxa from a north-facing slope in La Figuera, about 4,200 bottles – Wine Advocate 98+/100.
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The wine's story:
Espectacle is the wine of a single old Garnatxa vineyard in the village of La Figuera in northern Montsant. The vineyard lies above 600 metres on limestone and clay; according to Jeb Dunnuck it faces entirely north. According to Wine Advocate, 2023 was warm and dry, some individual vines died and the crop was smaller: about 4,200 bottles were made.
Spectacle Vins of Falset makes and bottles Espectacle. According to Wine Advocate, the vineyard has been farmed since 2023 by Christian Barbier.
Winemaking:
100% Garnatxa Negra. The bunches are kept cool for 24 hours, then sorted and destemmed; the wine ferments in vat with a long maceration. It aged for 14–16 months in 2,000- and 3,000-litre oak vats, which are renewed every three years.
Tasting notes:
An elegant, velvety, delicate Garnatxa. Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate) highlights a very elegant mouthfeel and velvety texture. Jeb Dunnuck notes a slight candied, waxy character and gives it another 10–12 years; Vinous considers its delicacy its finest quality.
Food pairing:
Rack of lamb cooked pink – velvety Garnatxa and fine tannins suit lamb. Duck breast; venison fillet with wild mushrooms; aged sheep's cheese.
Ratings & accolades:
Wine Advocate – 98+/100
Jeb Dunnuck – 95/100
Vinous – 95/100
| Weight | 1,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Region | Montsant |
| Grape variety | Garnacha |
| Food pairing | Duck and game birds, Mushrooms and truffle, Game and stews, Beef and lamb |
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