Mas Doix 1902
Tossal d’en Bou 2021 | Centenarian Grenache 750ml
"The pinnacle of centenarian Grenache: a sensory experience reserved for those seeking extreme delicacy and the exclusivity of a vineyard with more than a century of history."
Purity of Old Vines at the Top 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 unusual freshness and 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% Centenarian Grenache (1902).
- Aging: 16 months in fine-grained French oak.
- Volume: 750 ml.
- Type: Collector's Signature Red.
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 crisp, pure slate minerality.
Palate: Silky entry with astonishing verticality. Presents an ethereal texture with polished tannic energy. Finish of saline mineral freshness and a kilometers-long persistence.
3. Architecture and Potential
FINESSE / SOPHISTICATION [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
VERTICAL TENSION [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
TERROIR PURITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ 20 - 30 YEARS ]
4. Art of Serving
Food Pairing: Refined game birds (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 flourish.
Temperature: Serve ideally at 16°C.
5. Why is it a cult classic?
- 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 exceptional plot make it into this very limited production bottling.