Vall Llach
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Vall Llach 2004 Red (Priorat)
- Editors' Choice
- $85
. Stand up and take note: this is great wine from Priorat. And that’s regardless of whether it is typically Priorato in style. It trades textbook minerality for lushness, and the fruit is star quality. In the mouth, there’s an explosion of grape matter that leaves coffee, chocolate, peanut brittle and vanilla. Almost drinkable right now but best from 2009.
— M.S.
(8/1/2007)
Vall Llach 2000 Celler Red (Priorat)
- Cellar Selection
- $88
This one is up there with the very best of the region. It’s downright purple, with a powerful, classy, dense nose that exudes pine, lemon peel and loads of blackberry and plum. The flavor profile is a splendid mix of boysenberry, cherry, fennel and black pepper. And the finish is driving and spicy, a wonderful blend of cola, chocolate and berries. A dazzling wine.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Vall Llach 2005 Red (Priorat)
- Editors' Choice
- $85
For the second vintage in a row, Vall Llach’s signature red blend is out on its own. The bouquet is round and deep, with alluring cola, mint and blackberry aromas. The palate is alive but still quite dark, with huge black plum and blackberry flavors. Super long on the finish, with a subtle streak of vanilla and coconut. Delicious but also deft. 450 cases produced.
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
Vall Llach 2000 Embruix Red (Priorat)
- Editors' Choice
- $28
Inky-dark and dense, with exemplary cherry and berry fruit along with tons of earth, spice and terroir. At 15% it’s big, and you get more than ample blackberry and cherry fruit to chew on. The finish, meanwhile, is dark with espresso and leftover fruit. Big and boisterous, but right on the money.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Vall Llach 2006 Red (Priorat)
- Editors' Choice
- $95
Earthy and deep as midnight, with spice, floral notes, herbal aromas, tobacco and mocha. The palate is super rich, almost to the point of syrupy, with blackberry, brown sugar and coffee flavors. Finishes chewy, ripe and deep, with no harshness or tannic grind. Drink now through 2013.
— M.S.
(10/1/2011)
Vall Llach 2004 Idus Red (Priorat)
- Editors' Choice
- $55
Deep and dark, this is an excellent kitchen-sink blend (it includes Carignan, Merlot, Cabernet, Garnacha and Syrah). For those who like expressive, fruity, no-holds-barred wines, you’re gonna swoon for this. The palate is super lush and full of dark cherry, tobacco, herbs and spice, while the finish is mile-long. Outwardly impressive in a modern style.
— M.S.
(8/1/2007)
Vall Llach 2005 Idus Red (Priorat)
- Editors' Choice
- $55
All three Vall Llach wines are stellar in 2005 and get Editors’ Choice status. Idus is a big load that starts out sharp and toasty and then quickly settles into a saturated groove of black fruit, licorice, coffee and mocha. It’s dark, deep and ripe, with slight mineral underpinnings. Carignan is the lead grape, with Merlot, Garnacha, Cabernet and Syrah filling out…
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
Vall Llach 2006 Idus Red (Priorat)
- $50
Another excellent Idus. The nose is jammed full of big berry, leather and earth aromas. In the mouth, it’s pure to the hilt, with jammy depth and delicious flavors of blackberry, chocolate and licorice. Finishes toasty and creamy, with soft tannins and ease. Drink now through 2015.
— M.S.
(10/1/2011)
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