Mas Martinet Els Escurcons Priorat 17

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Fresh, with a sweet apple crunch, floral, balsamic, savoury, fresh and fine with a rainwater acidity. There’s very fine llicorella perfume, a thicket of bosky herbs and wild brambly berries in mountain air on the nose. In the mouth, the tumble of herbs, licorice, sweet fennel, peppermint and briar proclaim the countryside in ringing, pure tones. The mouthfeel is of savoury roundness threaded with mineral nerve finished with a touch of spice and sweet licorice root. It has a lovely lingering and finely fading finish of great delicacy. Delicious, complex yet easy, very fine. The very opposite of powerful rusticity many associate with Priorat.

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94pts Wine Advocate– 2017 vintage

The 2017 Els Escurçons was produced with pure Garnacha that was in full clusters but was crushed, and it matured in glass demijohn. This had just been bottled when I tasted it, and the wine was tight and a little reductive. So, an energetic decanting might be a good idea if you plan to open this anytime soon. I like the energy here, and there is tension and ne-grained tannins. It needs time. 3,000 bottles produced.

Mas Martinet Els Escurcons Priorat 17

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