Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Gratallops Vintage:2018 The 2011 Doisy-Daëne has one

The 2011 Doisy-Daëne has one of the highest residual sugar levels at 168g/L

and the concentration is clear

red berry and spice filled finish is found in sip after sip of this beauty

Reduction presently dominates but there is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the detailed and tautly muscular flavors that possess good size and weight before terminating in a balanced and equally serious finish that is now austere to the point of being slightly strict

Finishes very long and ripe

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Gratallops Vintage:2018 The 2011 Doisy-Daëne has oneBlackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors with some iodine and slate. Black pepper, too. Medium body, light tannins and a refined, fruity finish. Finely crafted. Drink or hold.