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Els BassotsBodega Escoda-SanahujaD.O. Conca de Barber Escoda-Sanahuja199720032007(SO2)Grupo de Trabajo Biodinmico del Mediterrneo (Mediterranean Biodynamic Agriculture Group) PVN (Productores de Vinos Naturales, Natural Wine Producers)

Chenin Blanc

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(2011)

Els Bassotsis aD.O. Conca de Barberwhite winebyBodega Escoda-Sanahuja. Escoda-Sanahuja switched to organic farming in 1997, and in 2003 they moved on to biodynamic agriculture. Starting in 2007, they stopped adding sulphites to their wine. The winery belongs to the Grupo de Trabajo Biodinmico del Mediterrneo (Mediterranean Biodynamic Agriculture Group) and the PVN (Productores de Vinos Naturales, Natural Wine Producers). All their wines are 100 percent natural, produced according to biodynamic farming techniques.

(2015)

2015

The 2015 vintage is very bright, clean, straw-yellow colour with some golden tinges and greyish glints. Enticing aromas of dried fruits and dried flowers. Intense, focused and linear. Tense acidity, mild tannins, some bitter and citrus notions and long, complex finish with some remembrances of dry fruit, flowers and dry earth.

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Staff Comments:

This biodynamic orange wine still surprised us after 7 years, just like its siblings El Bassots from the same winery. The aroma of the glass reminded us of the sun-dried tangerine peels and dried flower, whichis a nice surprise to be found in Chenin Blanc. After letting the wine breathe for a while, its even fresher with the fruitiness of dried mangoes, dried pineapples and beeswax, similar to the aromas commonly found in dessert wines. Interestingly, following the appetizing acidity on the palate, the finish had a hint of licorice and menthol!

Country of Origin:
Spain

Soil:
Clay, Limestone

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Grape Variety:
Chenin Blanc

Maceration:
10 Days

Ageing:
Aged for four month in French oak barrels.

Year Planted:
1998-2000

Yeast:
Natural Yeast

Tasting Notes:
Intense, golden veiled yellow, owing to the wines lack of filtration. A high intensity, complex and nuanced nose. White and yellow ripe fruit notes, citric notes, lees and sweet spices, all engulfed by a slight touch of wood.Rich on the palate with a silky smooth texture. Great, deep, aromatic acidity. A good, long and persistent finish with hints of wood. Plenty of fruit and mineral notes.