Costers del Segre ‘Thalarn’ 100% Syrah Castell d’Encus, Catalunya 2018

Castell d’Encus, Costers del Segre, Talarn, Catalunya

Castell d’Encus is a very exciting project from Raül Bobet, following his time with Torres. In 2001, whilst searching for land in the foothills of the Catalan Pyrenées, Raül discovered a stunning estate at almost 1,000m above sea level dating back to the 12^th century. Farming organically, he chose to plant 23 hectares of of the classic grapes varieties. Inspired by his discovery of 9 medieval rock fermenters in the vineyards, Raül restored them back into working order and now ferments several wines in them, embedded in the rocky hillsides. The results are amazing: high natural acidity, superb length and mouth feel, with both reds and whites receiving a great deal of critical praise.

100% Syrah entirely from the single estate vineyard, hand-harvested, fermented in 12th century stone vats, new French barriques and small stainless steel tanks with twelve months in French oak barrels. Named after the medieval form of the name of the town where Castell d’Encus is located,

A cool-climate style of Syrah. Fairly dark in colour with a plum hue, it initially shows aromas of plum and chocolate, a hint of tobacco and cinnamon, then opens up with floral notes (rose petals), white pepper, and ripe tomato stems. The palate shows red cherry, with a touch of vanilla, very elegant with silky tannins.

Grape: 100% Syrah

Organic