Raul Bobet Torres RieslingSemillon Pinot Noir

Castell d’Encus Talarn 12 Raul

Raul :

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Syrah

10kg 225L –

1.5

(Gua Pen’s rating: 95 points)

Raul Bobet, once the chief winemaker at Torres, is a legendary figure in Spanish wine. Driven by concerns about climate change, he chose to plant vineyards at high altitudes in the Pyrenees, producing Riesling, Semillon, and Pinot Noir that showcase a refined side of Spain.

Castell dEncus lies in Talarn, Catalonia, beside 12thcentury stone cellars carved by monks. Bobet combines these ancient methods with modern techniques, powering the winery sustainably with geothermal energy. His philosophy is to preserve freshness, elegance, and complexity.

Raul is also deeply interested in philosophy and meditation, and he names his wines either in Sanskrit or after the places where the grapes grow. His guiding principle is simple:
Fresh, fine, elegant, complex wines of exceptional quality crafted with minimum intervention, where the vineyard and grapes take the leading role.

His philosophy may seem simple, but it demands meticulous care in vineyard and cellar, backed by a skilled team able to craft wines that inspire even under unpredictable weather. Today, Castell dEncus stands among Spains most exciting wineries on the global stage.

Country of Origin:
Catalonia, Spain

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Variety:
Syrah

Volume:
1.5L

Vinification:
Hand picked grapes in small, 10kg cases from the state vineyards. The wine is fermented in different materials such stone fermenting vats, wood tanks and stainless steel tanks. All the wine has gone through malolactic fermentation on 225L oak barrels.

Tasting Notes:
(Gua Pen’s rating: 95 points)
The wine shows a cherry-red color with a garnet rim. On the nose, it is complex, offering spicy notes alongside creamy oak, toasty nuances, fragrant herbs, and a clear expression of fruit. The palate is powerful and flavorful, marked by toasty accents and supported by round tannins.