Merum Priorati - El Cel2019
RED WINE
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Producer
Merum Priorati
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Country
Spain
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Region
Catalunya
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Appellation
Priorat
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UPC
0 15643 68814 0
Reviews
Penin Guide 93
Color: Deep cherry, bright cherry
Nose: Ripe fruit, characterful, powerful, dried herbs, cocoa bean
Palate: Good structure, flavorful, long, spicy
by PN, Penin Guide , 2022
Wine Spectator 95
Creme de cassis, mocha and licorice notes are rich and creamy on the palate of this harmonious red, underscored by savory accents of cured tobacco, smoke and loamy earth. Structured by sculpted tannins and vibrant acidity, this is well-meshed, ending long and expressive on the finish. Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Syrah.
by AN, Wine Spectator , 2022
Technical Details
Tasting notes
El Cel has an opaque cherry-red hue with a purple rim. The nose has notes of dark fruit such as ripe blueberries, with subtle undertones of pastries, as well as hints of toasted grain from the French oak. It is broad on entry and refreshing on the palate, thanks to its well-integrated minerality. It has aromas of dark fruit such as wild berries, blackberries and plums. It unfolds in powerful, complex fashion, and its silky tannins ensure a long, elegant midpalate.
Estate
Merum Priorati is one of the most important wine estates in Priorat. As this is one of the wildest, rugged terrains where few vines thrive and those that do produce very small yields. The wines of Merum Priorati are consistently highly rated and among the finest in the region. They were awarded the #4 selection in Wine Spectator’s Top 10 Wines of 2021 for their exceptional 95 Point Destí from the 2018 vintage. The estate only produces three expressions: El Cel, Inici & Destí. Each delivers intense and serious complexity against a backdrop of bright and vibrant modern fruit. These special wines are only available in limited quantities.