2011 saw a warm and dry growing season with a summer exceptionally warm and dry (especially September). The 2011 Les Alcusses is a multi-grape blend of 40% Monastrell, 20% Garnacha Tintorera, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot matured for six months in a combination of 225- and 500-liter oak barrels after fermenting in stainless-steel vats with indigenous yeasts. The nose has already started developing complexity with plenty of spices and balsamic notes, thyme and lavender and notes of wild berries. The polished palate is tremendously tasty, with a mineral-like, almost salty feeling lending very good freshness and length. This is a superb Alcusses and good value wine. 87,000 bottles were produced.