Espectacle 2021
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Espectacle 2021
Born in the heart of DO Montsant, the wine Espectacle is one of the absolute best reds from Spain.
This varietal Spanish red wine is sourced from centenary Grenache vines planted in a scenic, truly spectacular vineyard that forms a natural amphitheatre.
Interestingly, the Espectacle Vins project is a joint venture of several big players in the Montsant and Priorat regions. The soul of the project is René Barbier, creator of Priorat's Clos Mogador. He is accompanied, among other names, by Christopher Cannan, owner of the Clos Figueres winery.
Harvested by hand and selected once on site and twice in the cellar, the grapes were destemmed and gently crushed. Then this red wine from Montsant was vinified in a new 4,000-litre French oak vat and macerated for 4-5 weeks.
After the completion of a spontaneous malolactic fermentation, the wine Espectacle 2021 was aged for 14-16 months in the vat.
It is crucial to decant to decant this Crianza red wine 4 hours before you drink it.
The annual production of this single vineyard wine is around 6,000 bottles.
| Appearance | The red wine Espectacle is deep ruby with a garnet rim a some bluish tinges. |
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| Nose | Again, decanting this old-vines Grenache is mandatory. An immense panoply of aromas: ripe black fruit, blood oranges, notes of violets, a dash of bitter chocolate and arabica coffee, garrigue, wet earth, undergrowth, balsam, charcoal, chinese ink and lavender... Opulent beyond belief. |
| Palate | Although this wine of Espectacle vins is still beginning to assemble its parts, it already shows remarkable focus, a steely acidity and intricate texture. The 2020 vintage is more tannic than the previous ones, a feature which makes this Montsant red wine even more lively and energetic. Memorable finish with hints of flowers, spices and wild berries, underscored by a compelling mineral note - this is a slender, vibrant, limestone type minerality, by the way, not a brooding, dark, Priorat-like one. |
| Our personal opinion | Let's just say that the name of the wine Espectacle 2021 is an understatement. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Espectacle 2020: Enterwine 96. Parker 97. Espectacle 2019: Enterwine 96. Parker 99. Espectacle 2018: Enterwine 96. Parker 98. Peñín 97. Espectacle 2017: Enterwine 95. Parker 96/96+. Peñín 96. Espectacle 2016: Enterwine 95. Parker 98. Peñín 95. Espectacle 2015: Enterwine 96. Parker 96. Espectacle 2014: Parker 97. Espectacle 2013: Parker 96. Enterwine 95. Espectacle 2004: Parker 99. Espectacle 2011: Peñín 96. Parker 93. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Montsant |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | Four hours before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 14-16 |
| Parker's Score | 99 |
| Enterwine's Score | 96 |
| Media rating | 97 |
| Other guides | Pedro Ballesteros MW –Club Oenologue (Report 2024) 95. Guia Gourmets 97. |
| Mono-Varietal | Grenache Red |
| Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta |