1902 Centenary Carignan
Centenary Carignan • D.O.Q. Priorat
"The centenary soul of licorella: 1902 is an oenological jewel of extremely limited production, born from a single plot planted at the beginning of the 20th century. A meditation red, austere in its youth but infinite in its evolution."
The Testament of Licorella
Born on the emblematic slope of **"Tossal de la Salut"** in Poboleda, the **1902 Centenary Carignan** is a tribute to the resilience of Catalan wine heritage. This unique plot of Carignan has survived since 1902, extracting a depth and elegance that only centenary roots can obtain from pure slate. It is the highest distinction of **Mas Doix**, a wine that transcends trends and redefines the limits of global sophistication.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Mas Doix (Poboleda).
- Origin: Single Vineyard (1902), D.O.Q. Priorat.
- Varietal: 100% Centenary Carignan.
- Aging: 16 months in new French oak.
- Category: Ultra-Aging Red.
- Vintage: 2017 (Precision Harvest).
2. Sensory Experience
Appearance: Deep, dense, almost opaque purple color, with garnet rims that denote its nobility.
Nose: Hypnotic intensity. Layers of very ripe black fruit, withered violets, damp earth, and oriental spices over a mineral core of graphite and gunpowder.
Palate: Astonishing verticality. Powerful yet defined entry, with aristocratically firm tannins and vibrant acidity. Eternal finish, profoundly saline and mineral.
3. Style and Uniqueness
AGING POTENTIAL (25-40 YEARS) [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
VARIETAL PURITY (CARIGNAN) [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
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PRODUCTION EXCLUSIVITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
4. The Art of Serving
Pairing: Big game (roe deer, venison), intense meat reductions, long-aged red meats, and dishes with black winter truffles.
Preparation: Requires prolonged decanting (minimum 2-3 hours) to unveil its aromatic layers.
Temperature: Serve strictly between **16°C and 18°C**.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it considered a historic "Single Vineyard"?
Because it comes exclusively from a hillside planted more than a century ago, where each vine produces just a few clusters of unreachable quality and concentration compared to younger vineyards.
On what occasions is a 1902 Centenary recommended to be uncorked?
It is a wine for life's great milestones, high-level collecting, or vertical tastings of legendary wines. It is an investment in liquid heritage.