Finally, the single-vineyard, crown jewel that is a blend of 93% Cari?ena, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Garnacha, the 2012 Vall Llach Mas de la Rosa seems to have taken the heat of the vintage much better. Although ripe, it's not overripe, and there are floral notes reminiscent of violets, plenty of spicy/smoky aromas of vanilla, cinnamon and cloves and some slate, peat and graphite reminiscences. Not as massive as you'd think (unless we talk about the huge, over-sized bottles...), it's actually elegant within its style, and compared with its siblings, the tannins are well-coated with juicy fruit and the glycerin from the alcohol. It ends long and relatively warm. This has better balance within the powerful, rice and generously-oaked style. 1,542 bottles produced.

Rich and polished, this plush red delivers a mouthful of blackberry, licorice, creamy vanilla and baking spice flavors, with well-integrated tannins and gentle but bright acidity. Floral, orange peel and mineral notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Drink now through 2022. 40 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add