The final chapter - for now - in this Empordà series. Next time I will be planning some estate visits.
2021 Negre Crianca, Celler Mas Pòlit
A warm, spicy nose with notes of plums, dark cookie dough, scorched earth and a fine salty note.
The taste is tight and fine with notes of violets, plums and dark chocolate. Very long. Great value av 15 Euro. 50% Grenache, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah.
Info here - Mas Pòlit - Celler Mas Pòlit | DO Empordà
91p (tasted 2026/10)
2019 Vall de Molinàs, Celler Hugas de Batlle
Only 770 bottles made out of this beauty. The nose is deep and earthy with notes of sun warm rocks, damsons, charcoal and diesel oil. Complex and fine.
The taste is rich and focused with notes of fried meat, plums, iron and warm herbs. Very long and intense. 65% Carignan, 35% Grenache.
94p (tasted 2026/10)
2015 Gneis, Masia Serra
A big, bold nose with notes of balsamico cooked strawberries, hot undergrowth, sugared coffee and Christmas spices.
The taste is rich and concentrated with notes of cooked plums, sun warm rocks and dark chocolate. Very long. Akin to a Tawny Port from time to time, 15,5%. Made out of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Info here - BOTIGA – Masia Serra
90p (tasted 2026/10)
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