Mas Doix 1902
Tossal d’en Bou 2021 | Centennial Grenache 750ml
"The peak of centennial Grenache: a sensory experience reserved for those seeking extreme delicacy and the exclusivity of a vineyard with over a century of history."
Purity of Old Vines on the Roof of Poboleda
Tossal d’en Bou 2021 is a masterpiece of precision born in the highest plots of Poboleda. Originally planted in 1902 on licorella soils, this pure Grenache redefines the extreme elegance of Priorat. Under the direction of Mas Doix, this wine offers an unusual freshness and a mineral depth that only time can bestow, with an ethereal aging of 16 months that respects the absolute transparency of the landscape.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Mas Doix.
- Origin: Single Plot, Poboleda (DOQ Priorat).
- Varietal: 100% Centennial Grenache (1902).
- Aging: 16 months in fine-grained French oak.
- Volume: 750 ml.
- Type: Collectible Signature Red Wine.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Translucent and brilliant ruby color. Reflects the intrinsic elegance of old vines and the absence of over-extraction.
Nose: Overwhelming delicacy. Crunchy red fruit (pomegranate, sour cherry), dried rose petals, blood orange, and a very clear and pure slate minerality.
Palate: Silky entry with astonishing verticality. Presents an ethereal texture with polished tannic energy. Finish of saline mineral freshness and a kilometer-long persistence.
3. Architecture and Potential
FINESSE / SOPHISTICATION [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
VERTICAL TENSION [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
TERROIR PURITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ 20 - 30 YEARS ]
4. Art of Serving
Pairing: Refined feathered game (woodcock, squab), white veal tenderloin with seasonal mushrooms, or high-end Japanese cuisine (Otoro or Wagyu).
Preparation: Decanting for at least 45-60 minutes is recommended to allow its aromatic complexity to oxygenate and blossom.
Temperature: Serve ideally at 16°C.
5. Why is it a cult piece?
- Extreme Elegance: Represents the most sophisticated side of global Grenache, moving away from alcoholic potency to seek vibrancy.
- 1902 Legacy: Only grapes from the family's most excellent plot make it into this very limited production bottling.
