Vall Llach – Porrera Blanc (Vitt vin) 2023

Robert Parker: 92 P

The very balsamic and waxy white 2023 Porrera Vi de Vila Blanco now mentions on the label the places from which the grapes are sourced, the lieux-dits (or parajes) of La Coma d’en Romeu, Mas d’en Perí and La Sentiu, all in the village of Porrera and all planted with young vines on slopes at 400 to 550 meters above sea level. It’s pure Garnacha Blanca with varietal typicity, good ripeness and 14.5% alcohol; so, it’s not a shy white. After 72 hours of maceration, it fermented with the skins in stainless steel for 25 days, with daily bâtonnage. It matured in 2,000-liter oak foudres for five months. It has a golden color and a ripe nose with notes of ripe apples, some spice and herbs. It’s round and juicy, with herbal and balsamic flavors and a dry finish. 10,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2024.