Torredemer-Mangin - Côtes Catalanes Alba 2023
17/20
Jancis Robinson
"The Promise of Dawn (Romain Gary)"
"Alba," meaning "dawn" in Catalan, is the true promise of Carignan grown on an exceptional terroir. “Its characteristic freshness, modesty, restraint, and elegance are very much in evidence. It has the savory flavor of a beef bouillon cube or beef roast trimmings, and the fruit is dark, with an earthy umami note of mushrooms and soy sauce. But there is no grassy harshness, no aggressiveness, no astringency. Just power and fullness. Rosemary, wild mint, and lavender. And the finish is filled with dark red fruits that seem to have been waiting for the finale to step out from the wings, bursting with life.” (Jancis Robinson 2025) A limited-edition, ephemeral cuvée.
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Nose
A Guide to Mild Spices, Cherry Liqueur, and Blueberries
Palate
Very aromatic, well-balanced, with notes of licorice
Serve
Temperatures of 15 and 17°C
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with a veal chop, grilled meats, or as an aperitif with tapas...
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17/20
About the wine:
Slightly different from the T-M style, but not by much. Its characteristic freshness, modesty, restraint, and elegance are very much present. It has the savory taste of a beef bouillon cube or beef roast trimmings, and the fruit is dark, with an earthy, mushroom-soy umami note. But there’s no grassy harshness, no aggressiveness, no astringency. Just power and fullness. Rosemary, wild mint, and lavender. And the finish is bursting with dark red berries that seem to have been waiting for the finale to step out from the wings, brimming with life. Time to sit down to that wild boar stew! (TC)
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