A mere 1.44-hectare vineyard plot on the outskirts of Gratallops, planted in 1939. The hand-harvested grapes collected into baskets (92% Garnacha, 7% Cariñena aka Carignan, 1% white varieties of Garnacha Blanca, Pedro Ximénez and Macabeo) undergo fermentation in open wooden vats, typically with 20-30% whole bunches included. This is followed by extended ageing in large oak barrels for 14-15 months. This compact, structurally complex vintage reveals layers of violet, wildflowers and stony minerality on the nose, followed by blueberry and sour cherry on the palate.

The sweltering hot year of 2022 unexpectedly produced fresh wines at the estate. The berries were protected from the scorching sun by unusually thick skins, and pristinely pure must flowed from the presses. The vintage is characterised by deep, earthy, fruity aromatics and vibrant acidity.

Decanter: 99 points
James Suckling: 98 points