Cal Pla, Celler
Priorat, Spain
Mas d'En Compte
Blend
2007
$24.99
14.0%
The purple core on the whole remains dark if lightened some by sunset reds and oranges, certainly the rims a heavy rust red, fine cleanliness. Smoky, stony nose with meadow grasses and flowers, a mentholated lift and damp leather, mixed berry fruit, more rugged than pretty, light dash of mixed citrus, the smokiness is hard to top. Full-bodied and feels like to tannins have some time to go before fully relaxing. Spiced oranges, licorice, sage and parsley notes, in the end more earthy, minerally than grassy. The fruit juicy and sour, more red currant, cherry to blueberry. The smoke has receded whereas the leather takes on a touch of animal fur. An attractively sauvage profile which may not be for everyone. 50% Garnacha, 45% Carinena, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
90 points