336 - L'Ermita, 2002. D.O.Q. Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.

L'Ermita, 2002. D.O.Q. Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. Red wine. 1 bottle, 75 cl. Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate): 96/100. Condition: Fill level IN (Into Neck). Original black capsule intact, with a red embossed seal on top, showing slight surface scuffs from storage. Original main label is complete and perfectly legible, with slight scattered moisture stains. Álvaro Palacios lower label is intact and legible, with small stains. D.O.Q. Priorat guarantee seal on the back is complete and legible. Bottle is in good overall condition. It comes from a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions. L’Ermita is one of Spain’s most iconic and exclusive wines, crafted by Álvaro Palacios from an extraordinary vineyard situated on the slopes of Gratallops, in the heart of the Priorat. Its old vines, planted on steep slopes of licorella—the region’s characteristic slate—produce grapes with great concentration and a distinct mineral character. Garnacha forms the foundation of this wine, traditionally blended with small proportions of other varieties, and undergoes meticulous winemaking and aging in French oak designed to preserve the expression of the terroir. The 2002 vintage was shaped by complex weather conditions, which makes the wines—crafted from a rigorous selection of grapes—particularly noteworthy. L'Ermita 2002 features a profile of ripe red and black fruit, Mediterranean herbs, spices, balsamic notes, and mineral undertones, with an elegant and persistent structure. Its limited production, the uniqueness of its vineyard, and its renowned international prestige make this bottle a piece of notable interest for collectors of great Priorat wines.