Priorat Tour to 3 Small Wineries with Pick-Up Near Your Hotel
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, blackcurrant, mineral, cedar
Palate: dark fruit, tobacco, earthy mineral, firm tannins
The prestige wine from Buil & Giné, blending old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense and structured, reflecting the mineral terroir of the Falset area.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb with garlic and thyme
The wine's structure and dark fruit match the richness of slow-roasted lamb. -
Grilled beef entrecote with herbs
Firm tannins and mineral depth complement prime beef.
How to serve Pleret
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lamb with garlic and thyme, Grilled beef entrecote with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pleret is the prestige cuvee from Buil & Giné, named for one of the historic vineyard zones in the Falset area. It represents the estate's finest old-vine selection.
- 2004: First vintage of Pleret as the prestige wine from Buil & Giné
Facts
- Producer
- Buil & Giné · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 14-16 months in French oak, new and used
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Pleret
What does Pleret taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, blackcurrant, mineral, cedar. On the palate, dark fruit, tobacco, earthy mineral, firm tannins. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The prestige wine from Buil & Giné, blending old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense and structured, reflecting the mineral terroir of the Falset area.
When should I drink Pleret?
Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pleret?
Roast lamb with garlic and thyme is the canonical pairing; Grilled beef entrecote with herbs is the other strong match. The wine's structure and dark fruit match the richness of slow-roasted lamb.
What grapes are in Pleret?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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