{"product_id":"espectacle-del-montsant-2015-mg-15-l","title":"Espectacle del Montsant 2015 MG","description":"\u003cp\u003eEspectacle del Montsant 2015 in magnum format is a commanding, single-vineyard Garnacha from the dramatic hills of Montsant in Catalonia. The warm, ripe 2015 vintage has given this wine an especially open, expressive and seductive character, with plush fruit and a velvety, inviting texture. Bottled in large format, it delivers both immediate pleasure and impressive cellaring potential, making it a standout centerpiece for any serious red wine collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Espectacle 2015 shows a deep, vivid garnet core with a slight purple hue at the rim, hinting at both concentration and freshness. The nose is exuberant and multilayered: wild red berries, ripe black cherries and plum compote are wrapped in notes of dried roses, garrigue herbs, licorice, sweet spice and a touch of warm stone. With time in the glass, subtle hints of cocoa, smoked tea and balsamic tones emerge, underlining the wine’s complexity.\n\nOn the palate, the 2015 is rounder and more opulent than the cooler 2014, offering a hedonistic, almost creamy mouthfeel. Dense, sweet red and black fruit glide across the tongue, supported by fine-grained, polished tannins and a beautifully integrated acidity that keeps everything in balance. The finish is long, suave and gently spicy, with echoes of cherry liqueur, dried thyme and mineral undertones. In magnum, this wine has excellent aging potential: while already approachable and engaging now, it should evolve gracefully over 15–20 years, gaining further nuance and aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspectacle is sourced from a dramatic, amphitheatre-like, single vineyard near La Figuera in Montsant, planted with very old-vine Garnacha rooted in poor, stony clay-limestone and slate soils at around 500–600 meters altitude. The combination of elevation, steep terraces and Mediterranean climate with pronounced day–night temperature shifts yields intensely flavored yet refined fruit. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand in small boxes, with strict bunch selection in the vineyard and again at the winery. Fermentation typically takes place in large wooden vats with gentle extraction to preserve elegance rather than power, followed by aging in large oak foudres for well over a year to polish the tannins while maintaining the purity of Garnacha fruit. The 2015 was bottled in May 2017, with only about 6,000 bottles produced, making this magnum a particularly rare and sought-after format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis generous yet refined Montsant red shines alongside richly flavored dishes: think roast lamb with rosemary, Iberico pork, venison or game stews, slow-braised beef cheeks, or hearty Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine with herbs and roasted vegetables. It also pairs beautifully with aged Manchego, Comté or other firm, nutty cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight both freshness and depth. Decanting is highly recommended—give the magnum at least 1.5–2 hours in a large decanter to allow the aromatic profile to unfold and the texture to soften even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspectacle is a prestigious project in Montsant created by a team of renowned wine personalities, including René Barbier of Clos Mogador, who recognized the extraordinary potential of this isolated, amphitheatre-shaped old-vine Garnacha vineyard. Since its inception, Espectacle has become one of the benchmark wines of the Montsant appellation, often mentioned in the same breath as top Priorat and Catalan reds. With consistently high praise from international critics and a reputation for combining Mediterranean richness with finesse and ageworthiness, Espectacle plays a key role in showcasing the upper echelon of what Montsant can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Espectacle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254869184849,"sku":"PS-7730880086216","price":173.82,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/espectaklbel_9075a80c-3557-4065-a931-158ccd189cd4.png?v=1783455353","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/espectacle-del-montsant-2015-mg-15-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}