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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with herbs Dense fruit and firm tannins are built for long-roasted lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Grilled venison with juniper berry sauce The wine's gamey pepper notes and concentration match venison.More wines for venison →

How to serve L'Infernal

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2001Three French winemakers establish the L'Infernal partnership in Priorat
  2. 2003First 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.

Tags

cari ena cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body garnacha tinta high acid mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium still red syrah

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