Priorat Tour to 3 Small Wineries with Pick-Up Near Your Hotel
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 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
What it pairs with
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Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with herbs
Dense fruit and firm tannins are built for long-roasted lamb. -
Grilled venison with juniper berry sauce
The wine's gamey pepper notes and concentration match venison.
How to serve L'Infernal
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. Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with herbs, Grilled venison with juniper berry sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
L'Infernal (the flagship) was first produced in 2003, when the three French founders released their premium Priorat expression. The name refers to the intense heat and challenging conditions of making wine in Priorat's steep, arid terroir.
- 2001: Three French winemakers establish the L'Infernal partnership in Priorat
- 2003: First vintage of the flagship L'Infernal wine
Facts
- Producer
- L'Infernal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 16-18 months in French oak barrels, mix of new and used
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €55-85 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about L'Infernal
What does L'Infernal taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink L'Infernal?
Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with L'Infernal?
Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with herbs is the canonical pairing; Grilled venison with juniper berry sauce is the other strong match. Dense fruit and firm tannins are built for long-roasted lamb.
What grapes are in L'Infernal?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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