{"product_id":"2018-mas-doix-doix-priorat-costers-de-vinyes-vellessomm2604-mdx18prtvv-750","title":"2018 Mas Doix, \"Doix\" Priorat, Costers de Vinyes Velles","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne bottle of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 Mas Doix \"Doix\" Costers de Vinyes Velles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is simply not enough. We have secured a limited parcel of this library release that has never left the importer’s temperature-controlled warehouse, offering you a rare chance to own a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflagship Priorat with A++ provenance at its absolute cellar sweet spot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile an older vintage might occasionally surface at auction, this is a direct-from-importer selection in impeccable condition. To make this an easy \"cellar-stocker\" decision, we are offering nearly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% off the list price on any 4-pack buy-in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a heritage wine from some of the most unique sites in the world, and at eight years from the vintage, it is finally beginning to show its true aromatic glory. We’ve locked in on seven cases that will disappear fast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmortalized by its unique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLlicorella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(brittle black slate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soils, Mas Doix is a wine you can literally smell and taste. In the cool-climate sub-region of Poboleda, vines must dig deep through Paleozoic slate to survive, enduring diurnal shifts of up to 40 degrees. This creates a wine with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e more perfume than a Rioja Gran Reserva and the structural concentration of a legendary Côte-Rôtie. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most discerning Rhône enthusiasts will grovel over this blend of 55% Cariñena and 45% Garnatxa, sourced from bush-trained vines—some of which are over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These gnarled, ancient roots yield a liquid that is immense upon release but transforms into a gorgeous, mineral-driven wonder with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe consistency of Mas Doix is nearly unrivaled in Spain;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has rated this flagship 94 points or higher in 19 of the last 20 releases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \"batting average\" is a testament to the meticulous organic and biodynamic farming practiced by the Llagostera family. In the cellar, the fruit is treated with a delicate touch, undergoing 16 months of aging in French oak to polish the powerful tannins without masking the vineyard’s voice. The result is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e profound expression of Priorat—inky, dense, and vibrating with life—that balances ripe Mediterranean fruit with an iron-clad mineral backbone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, the 2018 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estunning study in elegance and power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the weight of the ancient vines meets a sophisticated, refined structure.. A riveting nose of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack cherry, wild lavender, and incense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is underscored by a deep, graphite-laden minerality. As it opens, notes of exotic spices and savory Mediterranean herbs emerge, leading to a persistent, mouth-coating finish that hums with the energy of the slate hillsides. It is a \"complete\" wine, structured for the long haul but sufficiently integrated to be the centerpiece of your next dinner. Serve it in large stems alongside herb-crusted lamb or wild boar to see why \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMas Doix is considered a true trailblazer of the Spanish wine revolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¡Viva España!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2018 Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles, a classical selection of very old vines, is a wine that year after year shows good regularity and showcases the style of Priorat, powerful but also balanced and elegant. The tannins and mouthfeel are quite elegant, and the wine shows very good overall balance. Tasting it next to the 2019, I preferred the elegance of this 2018.” - Luis Gutiérrez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/diox.png?v=1775848050\" alt='2018 Mas Doix, \"Doix\" Priorat, Costers de Vinyes Velles' style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45204062666806,"sku":"SOMM2604-MDX18PRTVV-750","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018MasDoix_DoixPriorat_CostersdeVinyesVelles.png?v=1775170574","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2018-mas-doix-doix-priorat-costers-de-vinyes-vellessomm2604-mdx18prtvv-750","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}