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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 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: ripe cherry, blackberry, herbs, light spice
Palate: red and dark fruit, plum, cedar, soft tannins
The entry-level five-variety blend from Vall Llach, offering an approachable introduction to the estate's Priorat style. Fruit-forward and rounded with the estate's characteristic mineral note.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with thyme
Medium weight and fruit pair comfortably with simple roast poultry. -
Grilled Catalan sausage with white beans
The wine's accessible fruit and mild structure complement the classic dish. -
Grilled vegetables with balsamic
Fresh acidity and fruit mirror the sweetness and char of the vegetables.
How to serve Embruix de Vall Llach
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. Roast chicken with thyme, Grilled Catalan sausage with white beans, Grilled vegetables with balsamic. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Embruix ('spell' in Catalan) was introduced as the entry-level multi-variety blend from Vall Llach to offer an approachable Priorat at a more accessible price point. It draws from the estate's vineyards across the Porrera area.
- 2001: First vintage of Embruix de Vall Llach as the entry-level blend
Facts
- Producer
- Vall Llach · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cariñena, Garnacha Tinta, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 10-12 months in French and American oak, used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €20-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Embruix de Vall Llach
What does Embruix de Vall Llach taste like?
On the nose, ripe cherry, blackberry, herbs, light spice. On the palate, red and dark fruit, plum, cedar, soft tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The entry-level five-variety blend from Vall Llach, offering an approachable introduction to the estate's Priorat style. Fruit-forward and rounded with the estate's characteristic mineral note.
When should I drink Embruix de Vall Llach?
Drink 2-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Embruix de Vall Llach?
Roast chicken with thyme is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled Catalan sausage with white beans and Grilled vegetables with balsamic. Medium weight and fruit pair comfortably with simple roast poultry.
What grapes are in Embruix de Vall Llach?
The blend is Cariñena, Garnacha Tinta, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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