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Red Wine Quest 2018
Crianza red wine from Costers del Segre. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot aged for 17 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 17 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Costers del Segre
Wineries: Castell d'Encús
P 94
93
94
Availability: In stock
€40.50
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The production of the wine Quest was the result of a long search. Mr. Raül Bobet, one of Spain's most internationally acclaimed winemakers, had been looking for a place located between 850 and 1000 metres above sea level, where altitude could counteract the effects of climate change.
Finally, he found it in Castell d'Encús, a former settlement of the Hospitaller monks - also known as the Knights of Malta - located in the southern slope of the Pre-Pyrenees, a region in DO Costers del Segre. Amazingly, the place still has several open-air stone vats dating back from the 12th century and dug by the monks themselves.
A true internationalist, Mr. Bobet crafted this Spanish red wine from a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot.
Manually harvested in little boxes, the grapes of this red wine from Costers del Segre were fermented in the open-air stone vats, in the midst of a pristine, unspoiled natural environment.
After that,this red wine Quest 2018 was aged for 17 months in French oak barrels. The wine was not filtered or stabilized before its bottling.
Decant this wine at least 30 minutes before drinking.
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| Appearance | The red wine Quest is medium purple with some garnet reflections. |
|---|---|
| Nose | This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot is precise and rather complex. Aromas of blackberries and ripe plums, hints of red and blue flowers and some subdued spicy notes, particularly black pepper. The Cabernet shows in the typical green bell pepper aromas, underscored by an elegantly mineral layer. |
| Palate | This red wine of Castell d'Encús has volume, grip and a complexity that is just beginning to unfold. Fruit is amazingly pure, nuanced by remembrances of thyme and laurel, and some toasted and vegetal hints. Lively tannins, superb acidity and a very long, mineral finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Quest 2018 takes winemaking to a superior stage. A first-class job by Raul Bobet. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Quest 2017: Enterwine 93. Parker 94. Quest 2016: Enterwine 92. Parker 94. Guía Peñín 93. Quest 2014: Aged for 15 months. Enterwine 95. Parker 93/93+. Quest 2013: Enterwine 95. Parker 94. Quest 2012: Peñín 94. Parker 92. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Costers del Segre |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 17 |
| Parker's Score | 94 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Other guides | Tim Atkin: 94 puntos. |
| Percentage of variety | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot. |
| Pairings | Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Paté, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
2 Reviews
Mr. Quest
I have the utmost respect for Mr. Bobet. He is undboubtedly one the world's top winemakers. This wine proves that right now he is at the top of his game. A spectacular Bordeaux blend with a dizzying purity of expression..
Review by
(Posted on 20 December 2018)
quest
A GREAT wine. Not good, but GREAT. In 5 years it will peak and become a memorable experience.
Review by
(Posted on 21 August 2018)
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