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Wine from Conca de Barbera
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The Conca de Barberà wine region is a Denominación de Origen (DO) in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the northeastern part of Spain, inland from the Mediterranean coast and is known for its production of high-quality wines. This region is situated in the province of Tarragona, within the larger wine-producing area of Catalonia.
Some key points about the Conca de Barberà wine region:
Grape Varieties: The region is known for cultivating various grape varieties, with a significant focus on indigenous Catalan grapes like Trepat, Garrut, and Macabeo. These grapes are used to produce red, white, and rosé wines.
Red and Rosé Wines: Red wines from Conca de Barberà are often made from the Trepat grape, which is native to the region. These wines tend to be light, fruity, and well-suited for early consumption. Rosé wines are also produced using the Trepat grape and can have a delightful, refreshing character.
White Wines: Macabeo and other white grape varieties are used to produce white wines in Conca de Barberà. These wines are typically fresh and crisp, with fruity and floral aromas.
Terroir: The Conca de Barberà region has diverse terroirs, with vineyards located at various altitudes and soils, which can influence the characteristics of the wines. The region's climate is Mediterranean, with hot summers and relatively mild winters.
Wineries: There are numerous wineries and cellars in Conca de Barberà where visitors can explore the local wines and winemaking traditions. Some well-known wineries in the region produce high-quality and award-winning wines.
Cava Production: In addition to still wines, some producers in Conca de Barberà also make Cava, Spain's renowned sparkling wine, using traditional methods.
The Conca de Barberà wine region is relatively small in comparison to other Catalan wine regions like Priorat or Penedès but has gained recognition for its distinctive grape varieties and unique wine offerings. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, vineyard tours, and explore the picturesque landscape of the region when visiting wineries.
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The Special Club concept started in 1971. A dozen wine growers from some old families of Champagne had an idea to familiarize people with the originality of the “Champagne de Vigneron” (Champagne of wine grower), thanks to prestigious vintages.
In the beginning, they created an association called the “Club des Viticulteurs Champenois” and chose a bottle with a special shape, created exclusively for them & used only by then. In 1988, they changed the bottle and the label. In 1999, the Club changed its name to “Club Trésor of Champagne.”
The Club Trésors comprises 28 artisan wine makers, selected from the finest areas of the Champagne region, each one recognized for the quality of their work. The Club Trésors is the only organization in Champagne to select its members according to a set of unrelenting quality standards:
- Each wine maker must make their champagnes entirely in his, or her, own premises and cellars. Furthermore, the champagne must be made exclusively from grapes harvested in his, or her, own vineyards.
- Each wine maker is devoted to his work and passionately protects the quality and the unique character of his own terroir.
- The jury of oenologists and wine professionals who select the champagnes demand irreproachable quality in both the work in the vineyard and the wines.
- Each champagne is subject to two blind tastings (once at the still wine stage before bottling and again after 3 years ageing in bottle) by a panel of passionate and distinguished oenologists and wine makers. 4 years aging minimum is required.
- A Special Club champagne may only be made in outstanding vintage years.
Roland Champion's Special Club selection has rich and structured aromas. Very pleasant and generous roundness, nice length in mouth. Golden color with buttery and fruity aromas. All the expression of a magnificent terroir for your most pleasurable moments.
Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge La Rochette is made from 25-year-old vines planted on loess and red granitic soils. 100% Syrah.
Deep ruby red color.
The wine has plenty to offer with red and black fruit aromas, as well as a good minerality.
The finish is long, clean and juicy and offers some white pepper spiciness typical of the best Crozes-Hermitage.
Soil type is red brittle granite and white soil.
Hand harvested in small crates. The grapes are then pumped into tanks (full cluster, not destemmed).
It will stay in this tank for 15 days for the skin contact maceration and the Alcoholic fermentation.
They will also use the "rack and return" technique (delestage).
Then the wine is transfered into neutral French Oak barrels where the wine will complete the Malo-Lactic fermentation.
Review:
"The 2022 Crozes-Hermitage La Rochette comes from a single lieu-dit and was aged 15 months entirely in French oak barrels averaging 20 years old. Ripe blackberries, black olive, iron, leather, and pepper all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a supple, elegant mouthfeel and a great finish. It's going to have a solid decade of longevity."
- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 91 pts
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