Mas Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles 2015

The 2015 Doix Costers De Vinyes Velles comes from 55% old vine Carignan (110-year-old vines) and 45% Grenache (85-year-old vines) and was raised all in new French oak. A rich, concentrated, incredibly impressive Priorat, it has that classic smoky minerality as well as brilliant notes of plums, violets, graphite, roasted herbs, and chocolate. Full-bodied, deep, and incredibly concentrated, it stays balanced and pure, with a great finish. It’s going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. It might end up being one of the legendary Priorats out there. Maturity: 2021-2041. Score – 97. (jebdunnuck.com, April 3, 2019)