Rotllan Torra Tirant Priorat 2001

96-98 points Robert Parker: "A prodigious effort, the 2001 Tirant is a 9,000-bottle cuvee made from 30% Grenache (90-100 years old), 25% Carignan (90-100 years old), 25% young vine Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, and 10% Merlot. Fermented in large oak foudres and aged 12 months in new French oak, it will be bottled with neither fining nor filtration. Inky/purple-colored to the rim, it boasts a spectacular bouquet of blueberries, blackberries, and the region's classic crushed stone minerality. This full-throttle yet remarkably elegant 2001 possesses tremendous intensity and texture as well as layers of flavor, but comes across as not over the top, overripe, or overly heavy. The 60-second finish reveals more noticeable tannin than the other cuvees... The 2001 Tirant is indeed a special wine. (Apr 2004)"

95 points Jeb Dunnuck Rhone Report: "A blend of Garnacha and Carignan from 100-year-old vines, the brilliant 2001 Rotllan Torra Priorat Tirant is much more youthful and fresh than the Amadis, boasting gorgeous creme de cassis, smoked blackberries, black olive, violets, and herbed meat aromas on the nose. Intense, pure, and seriously impressive on the nose, it.s no slouch on the palate either and has a full-bodied, powerful, yet elegant feel, notable acidity, and ripe tannin on the lengthy finish. A joy to drink, this still has lots of life and should continue to shine for another decade. (Mar 2012)"