Cims de Porrera Priorat 'Clàssic' Caranyana Vinyes Velles 2017 750ml Catalonia with 12 months on lees

with 12 months on lees exceeding the AOC's 9-month minimum

Lafleur to the north

cassis and cedar lift off the grill heat Lamb chops with rosemary herb-roasted dark meat echoes the wine's violet and spice notes Braised short ribs collagen-rich braise softens the 2021 tannins and lengthens the finish

Wine Advocate scored it 97 points

quality wine

Cims de Porrera Priorat 'Clàssic' Caranyana Vinyes Velles 2017 750ml Catalonia with 12 months on leesSPAIN : PRIORAT Carignan FULL BODIED, RICH, RIPE, JAMMY, CASSIS, RASPBERRY, PLUM, SMOKE, FRENCH OAK WINEMAKING : 100% old vine Carignan from vineyards ranging from 60 108 years old; aged for 18 months in 20% used and 80% new 400L French oak barrels