2022 Anna Espelt 'Pla de Gates' Blanc

80% Grenache Blanc and 20% Grenache Gris. Organic/Vegan. Hand harvested, 24 hour cooling, partially destemmed and macerated, gentle pressing, natural yeast fermentation in tank. Aged 9 months in neutral 500L and 20HL French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

On the nose, the wine opens with bright citrus aromas, such as lemon zest and mandarin orange, complemented by subtle notes of white peach, wildflowers, and a touch of salinity that hints at its coastal origins.

The palate is crisp and lively, offering flavors of green apple, ripe pear, and grapefruit with an underlying minerality and herbal undertones of thyme and fennel. Its medium body is balanced by refreshing acidity, leading to a clean, elegant finish with a whisper of almond-like nuttiness. This wine is both expressive and approachable, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a taste of Mediterranean sunshine in their glass.

About Anna Espelt

Having studied habitat restoration and organic farming, Anna has always sought to bring her values in line with the farming practices at her family’s large estate of 200 hectares. While managing her family’s operations, she has also been pursuing something more personal – a project focused on 25 hectares of vineyards collectively called Mas Marés located within the Cap de Creus Nature Reserve of Spain. While hiking around this area, she recognized the potential to revitalize some ailing vineyard sites and discovered evidence of human interaction with this ancient landscape dating back to the early Bronze Age. At once, Anna knew this place was special, not only for the wine it could produce but for the fact that humans had been interacting with this land for millennia.