About this wine
Les Aubaguetes ('the shady plots', referring to parcels that receive less direct sunlight) is a single-vineyard 'Vinya Classificada' wine from 1.79 hectares of vines planted in the early 1900s in the village of Bellmunt del Priorat, on blue slate soils. Fermented with native yeasts in oak vats, with some whole-cluster maceration of up to 23 days, and aged around 14 months in oval oak foudres, it is one of the estate's rare classified single-vineyard bottlings positioned alongside Finca Dofí in the upper tier of the range, prized for its density and ageing potential.
A rare, collector-oriented single-vineyard wine — best approached after getting to know Finca Dofí and L'Ermita.
Sommelier's Note
"Les Aubaguetes is Álvaro Palacios's most terroir-specific statement outside of L'Ermita and Finca Dofí — a wine for those who want to taste one exact hillside of Priorat, nothing blended in."
Food Pairings
Suited to game, black truffle dishes, and slow-braised meats; its density also stands up to richly simmered Japanese dishes like beef nikujaga or botan-nabe.
When to drink it
Cellar collecting, special occasions, and comparative tastings against Finca Dofí and L'Ermita.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Garnacha, Cariñena
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- $400-500
Terroir & Winemaking
From 1.79 hectares of vines planted in the early 1900s on blue slate soils in Bellmunt del Priorat; native-yeast fermentation in oak vats with up to 23 days of whole-cluster maceration, aged approximately 14 months in oval oak foudres.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'Les Aubaguetes' mean?
- It refers to shady plots — parcels of the vineyard that receive less direct sunlight than the surrounding land.
- How is Les Aubaguetes different from Finca Dofí?
- Both are classified single-vineyard wines, but Les Aubaguetes comes from a tiny 1.79-hectare plot of early-1900s vines in Bellmunt del Priorat, on blue slate, with longer whole-cluster maceration and foudre aging.
- Is Les Aubaguetes widely available?
- No — production is very limited given the small vineyard size, making it one of the estate's rarer bottlings.
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