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Rafael Cambra - La Forcallà de Antonia 2014

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2.9/5 (17 customers)

93/100

Robert Parker

"It's a good thing they didn't uproot this vineyard and that Rafael Cambra is showing us this interpretation of a very aromatic, subtle and floral varietal, with an almost imperceptible impact from the eight months spent in 500-liter French oak barrels. There's something different here, a wild note. The palate is very fresh, with a silky texture, very elegant, tasty and long. It's not only unique, it's superb. Very, very impressive! "

Features

Estate

Rafael Cambra

Cuvée

La Forcallà de Antonia

Vintage

2014

Designation

Valencia

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

100% Forcallà

Terroirs

sandy soil at 750m altitude

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Harvest

at optimum maturity

Winemaking

2-week maceration (10% whole bunches) in stainless steel vats

Breeding

8 months in 500l French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

cherry-colored dress

Nose

elegant, fruity notes with a hint of woodiness

Mouth

fleshy, silky tannins. Juicy with ripe fruit flavours.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2020

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Expert opinion

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2016 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Customer reviews

Customer rating

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2.9/5

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Note and review by M. THIERRY S. Published on 06/03/2019

Nothing like the heavy, massive, woody, often warm Spanish wines. Here, finesse, freshness, subtlety, discreet, intelligent ageing. Very good.

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Note and review by M. CEDRIC T. Published on 18/06/2018

But how does Parker rate Spanish wines? Admittedly, the wine is good, but to rate it 90+... it lacks density, length, and so on.

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Note and review by M. PATRICE K. Published on 21/09/2017

Powerful, but lacks finesse. Definitely worth waiting for. Good wine, but does it justify a "93/100"??? Or maybe I just didn't appreciate it...

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Note and review by M. PASCAL C. Published on 16/10/2016

Out of 2 bottles, one was completely oxidized! Close to vinegar The 2nd does not deserve 93/100 Acidity, abrupt tannins, short finish

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Note and review by M. PENG W. Published on 09/03/2021

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Note and review by M. BART H. Published on 18/04/2020

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Note and review by M. ANDREA J. Published on 18/10/2019

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Note and review by M. ANTOINE T. Published on 02/09/2019

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Note and review by M. FREDERIC L. Published on 05/12/2018

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Note and review by Mme ANNIE P. Published on 21/05/2018

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