Castell del Remei Gotim Bru 2009 is made from a blend of Tempranillo 35%, Grenache 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot 10% and Syrah 5%. Aging during 10 months in French and American oak barrels.
Tasting notes: Dark cherry red colour. On nose, lively, fruity, smoky, notes of jam, reminiscences of vanilla, species and coffee. On palate, sweet, greasy, tannins in harmony, well-balanced, notes of nuts.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 90 points(01/05/2011)
Aromas of underbrush, brier, spice box, lavender, and assorted black fruits leads to a mouth-filling wine with good balance, some complexity, and 1-2 years of aging potential. Drink this outstanding value over the next 5-7 years.
Peñin Guide: 87 points(01/01/2012)
Dark cherry red colour. On nose, it lacks great nuances, fresh, candied fruit. On palate, powerful, tasty, sweet, candied, spicy.
Castell del Remei is located in the municipal district of Penelles, in the province of Lleida, and falls within the Costers del Segre DO. Located in Western Catalonia, the estate is 120 km from Barcelona and 40 km from Lleida among the cities of Tàrrega and Balaguer.
Situaded at 300... metres above sea level in La Noguera conty, distingishes by its calcareous and granite soils with Continental climate particularly sparse in rainfall, with cold winters and hot summers.