2009 Clos Monlleó, Celler Sangenís i Vaqué, Priorat, Spain

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2009 Clos Monlleó, Celler Sangenís i Vaqué, Priorat, SpainIf you're interested in how Priorat wines age, this blend of Garnacha and Carignan is an excellent way to find out. Deep cherry colour, with lots of aromas of rich blackberries and plum cake on the nose with a touch of earthiness. Whilst the palate seeks powerful notes of cassis, stewed fruits, leather, chocolate, and liquorice to follow with a sweet spicey finish and an impressive length. It is wonderfully enjoyable at this stage of life. Drink 2021

dried fruits and roasted nuts

It will be interesting to see how things end up

and the at-times excessive heaviness of some prior vintages is long gone

the 2010 Flaccianello wraps around the palate with serious depth and density

The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red and black fruit

Luciano Sandrone’s wines have never been more elegant than they are today

sweet and exceptionally long

and apple at the forefront with a lip-smacking acidity that just makes me want more

a close contender to Mouton-Rothschild

anise and chamomile open gradually

The Wine Advocate 2009

especially in the south of the appellation and for the Chardonnay grape