Les Tosses 2022
170,89 €
Les Tosses 2022 – a powerful, deeply mineral Carignan from old hillside vines, embodying the elegance and gravitas born of Priorat’s terroir.
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The wine's story:
Les Tosses is Terroir al Límit’s top wine, representing the highest possible expression of Carignan in Priorat. It comes from vines over 90 years old growing on a steep llicorella slate slope at 650 m above Torroja.
If Les Manyes is a Burgundian-style elegant Grenache, Les Tosses is a more powerful, muscular yet surprisingly refined Carignan, which has even been compared with the finest wines of Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage. Les Tosses received 100 Parker points in 2016, securing its position as one of the world’s greatest Carignan-based wines.
The 2022 vintage was warm, but Huber picked early, preserving an exceptional balance between ripeness and acidity. It is a structured, mineral and powerful yet surprisingly refined wine with a lifespan of several decades.
Winemaking:
- Grapes: 100% Carignan (Carinyena)
- Vine age: ~90 years
- Soil: Pure llicorella slate, steep slope
- Fermentation: whole-cluster, natural yeasts, minimal extraction
- Ageing: 18 months in large foudres (Stockinger)
- Alcohol: ~13.5–14%
- Production: ~1,200 bottles
Tasting notes:
Colour: Deep ruby red with an almost opaque core
Nose: Closed at first, but as it opens, black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), graphite, black pepper and bay leaf emerge. With time, violets, Mediterranean herbs and mineral, saline hints of slate join in.
Palate: Powerful and vertical, yet with extremely fine tannins. Dark berries and plum come through first, then a mineral depth emerges. The tannins are dry and very precise, while the acidity keeps the wine alive. The finish is long, stony and saline, with a slight herbal bitterness.
Food pairing:
Les Tosses calls for intense, flavourful dishes that support its depth and structure:
- Game and red meat: grilled beef entrecôte, rack of lamb with dried herbs, wild boar in red wine sauce
- Rich sauces and stews: oxtail stew, venison with thyme
- Earthy dishes: Truffle risotto, lentils with smoked meat
- Cheeses: Aged Comté, Manchego aged 18+ months, mature Cheddar
Ageing potential:
- Optimal drinking window: 2025–2045
- Its structure and acidity give it 20+ years of ageing potential
- With age, nuances of truffle, balsamic and leather emerge
- Best after 2027, once the tannins soften
Ratings & accolades:
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 97/100
| Weight | 1,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Carignan |
| Region | Priorat |
| Food pairing | Hard cheeses, Pasta and risotto, Mushrooms and truffle, Game and stews, Beef and lamb |
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