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Cervoles Celler
Castell del Remei is one of the great Catalonian bodegas. Located at 300-metres above sea-level, about 120km to the west of Barcelona, its vineyards enjoy a semi-continental climate, granitic soils and a three-century history which is closely linked to that of leading Catalan dynasties. It is the leading property in the denominación of Costers del Segre and also owns the altitudinous ‘boutique’ bodega of Cérvoles, which borders Priorat and produces some of the most fascinating wines of Spain.
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Description
Cérvoles is an altitutidinous “boutique” bodega owned by Castell del Remei, one of the great Catalonian bodegas and the leading property in the denominación of Costers del Segre. Bordering Priorat, this property produces some of the most fascinating wines in Spain.
A blend of 45 percent Chardonnay and 55 percent Macabeo, fermented and matured in Allier wood, the latter for eight months, the 2013 Cérvoles is typically complex, with aromas of nutmeg and grapefruit and a generous leesy mouthfeel, which marries white-fleshed fruits with hints of pineapple, brioche and almond.
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