In the glass
Aroma: cherry, blackberry, herb, light mineral
Palate: dark cherry, plum, earthy spice, medium tannins
The second wine of Mas Doix, a Garnacha, Cariñena, and Syrah blend offering approachable fruit, spice, and mineral character from the estate's younger plots and partial barrel ageing.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb cutlets
Garnacha fruit and fresh acidity pair naturally with grilled lamb. -
Catalan white bean and sausage stew
Medium body and earthy character complement the hearty bean dish.
How to serve Salanques
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb cutlets, Catalan white bean and sausage stew. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Salanques is the second wine from Mas Doix, offering a more accessible entry point to the estate's character while the flagship Doix holds the oldest vines.
- 2004 — First vintage of Salanques as the second wine of Mas Doix
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Doix
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12-14 months in French oak, mostly used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €28-42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Salanques
What does Salanques taste like?
On the nose, cherry, blackberry, herb, light mineral. On the palate, dark cherry, plum, earthy spice, medium tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The second wine of Mas Doix, a Garnacha, Cariñena, and Syrah blend offering approachable fruit, spice, and mineral character from the estate's younger plots and partial barrel ageing.
When should I drink Salanques?
Drink 4-14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Salanques?
Grilled lamb cutlets is the canonical pairing; Catalan white bean and sausage stew is the other strong match. Garnacha fruit and fresh acidity pair naturally with grilled lamb.
What grapes are in Salanques?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.