Castell d'Encus Thalarn 2010 is made from Syrah 100%. Manual harvest. It must keep on evolving in bottle.
Tasting notes: Cherry red colour, garnet rim. On nose, fruity, notes of roasted coffee, vanilla and jelly sweets, floral expression, hints of balsamics and minerals. On palate, fresh, silky tannins, tasty, long and fruity final.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 95 points(01/04/2012)
The brilliant 2010 Thalarn is a pure Syrah that is partially fermented in rock vessels and stainless steel and aged in barrel for 10 months in 70% new oak. It has an incredibly intense bouquet of small black cherries, cassis, blueberry and a touch of peppercorn that is very well-defined, but extremely primal. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins and a satin-like texture. It possesses outstanding focus and precision plus wonderful minerality and clarity towards the finish that exudes finesse, handling the new oak so that you barely notice it. This is an exceptional Syrah that should age magnificently. Drink 2013-2020+.
Pairing: Aged Cheese, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Legume, Roasts, Stews.
The Castell d'Encus vineyards are in the Pallars Jussà Pyrennes, a mountainous area, at an altitude ranging from 800 to 1000 metres.
The origin of Castell d'Encus is really a love story - Raül Bobet became enamoured with the spot when in 2001 he was traveling in the region looking for... land that would not be as affected by climate change.
23 hectares have been planted to a high density with 5500 to 7700 vine per hectare. In addition to the Pinot Noir and Riesling varieties, Castell d'Encus vineyards are growing Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot varietiess.
The do not use any herbicides, insecticides or fungicides, except those used in organic viticulture.
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