The Gran Caus el Rocallís is elaborated with hand picked Incroccio Manzoni. No insecticides or herbicides are used. Fermented for 40 days in French oak barrels.
Tasting notes: Bright yellow colour. Nose: fresh and penetrating, with aromas of jasmine, lemon verbena, lime and exotic fruits. Palate: creamy and long, with hints of honey, orange peel, peach stone and almond. To fully enjoy it open the bottle 30 minutes before consumption and do not serve too cold.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 92 points(01/05/2011)
The 2007 El Rocallis is 100% Incrozio Manzoni (a cross of Pinot Blanc and Riesling) aged for 6 months in French oak and 30 months in bottle prior to release. The racy minerality of the nose is reminiscent of highly pedigreed Chablis, while on the palate it is rich, savory, impressively concentrated, and lengthy. It will continue to blossom for another 2-3 years and drink well for another 6-7.
Pairing: Fish Stew, Omelets, Pasta, Semi-mature Cheese, Soups and Creams.
In 1979 Carlos Esteva decided to go and live in his grandfather´s country estate, Can Ràfols dels Caus. After purchasing the shares that corresponded to his brother and sister, he embarked on the slow process of restoring the old building, which was in a semi-derelict condition. At the same time he... regenerated the farming of the vineyards, introducing new varieties and growing methods (trellises), placing his bets on the viability of producing wines entirely on the estate, making wines with a distinct character, so as to establish the name of the estate as a mark of unreserved quality. Carlos Esteva became one of the few wine growers to live directly on the farm, fighting to achieve his goals within a framework of sustainability, of respect for the formal and biological structure of the countryside and its characteristic architecture.
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