93/100
Robert Parker
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92/100
Penin
"Congo 2015 is a selection of the best Grenache bunches from an old vineyard in the village of Real de San Vicente, on granite soils, from the same plants as one of the vineyards that produce Tres Patas. Only the 2007 and 2009 vintages had previously been produced, as the grape-by-grape harvest was too tedious. This wine was aged in French oak foudre (the equivalent of ten Burgundy barrels, or 2,280 liters) for 18 to 20 months. It reveals notes of sweet fruit and the austerity of granite soils. A wine to be left to age for it to blossom further." (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker) An exceptional Grenache!
Features
Estate
Bodegas Canopy
Cuvée
Congo
Vintage
2015
Designation
DO Mendria
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Grenache noir
Terroirs
Granitic soils at 750 metres altitude
Viticulture
Parcel selection of 50-year-old Grenache. Organic farming and biodynamic techniques
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In whole stalks, with foot treading to encourage gentle extraction. Cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by gentle maceration for 22 days.
Breeding
In French oak barrels for 17 months.
Alcohol content
14,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red with purple highlights
Nose
Notes of black fruits and dried figs, cocoa, balsamic
Mouth
Full-bodied on the palate, with a long finish of black fruits and a touch of smoke.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2025
Production
815 bottles
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to cured and smoked meats, game or grilled prime rib.
Bodegas Canopy
Castilla la Mancha
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2017 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Congo 2015 is a selection of the best Grenache bunches from an old vineyard in the village of Real de San Vicente, on granite soils, from the same plants as one of the vineyards that produce Tres Patas. Only the 2007 and 2009 vintages had previously been produced, as the grape-by-grape harvest was too tedious. This wine was aged in French oak foudre (the equivalent of ten Burgundy barrels, or 2,280 liters) for 18 to 20 months. It reveals notes of sweet fruit and the austerity of granite soils. Leave to age for further development.
About the domain :
I've had a selection of very fine Canopy wines sampled several times. The wines are always fresh, even in a sunny vintage like 2015. The vines are worked organically, the fermentations are all carried out with indigenous yeasts, and the wines are aged in two- or three-wine barrels, with a preference for large containers, which helps to round out the tannins without marking the wines. A very high-level domaine, with wines that perfectly reflect the vintage and their chosen terroir.
Guide Penin
Rated 92/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
1/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PATRICE L. Published on 05/04/2019
no length, exorbitant price worthless wine for me at 5 euros
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