Anthony Crameri sent me the sample back in the spring, and somehow it got pushed aside (at any one time I’ve probably got several dozen samples awaiting tasting and, of course, consultancy clients come first). However, while we’re on the subject of Terra Alta it’s called LAFOU de Batea (note the italic ‘f’ – is it something to do with madness?), anyway, this is my dust-encrusted tasting note:
2007 LAFOU de Batea – Garnacha/Syrah/Cabernet-Sauvignon 60/25/15 – 14.5% abv – 15 months oak (12 new French) – €35
Purple/ruby//quite a bit of blackcurrant on the nose, with spice from the Garnacha and Syrah//good tannic ‘grip’ on the foretaste and some rich fruit on the mid, with toasty oak and some working tannins. Good length with promise for the future – needs another year. 18/20
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31 d’agost de 2011.
