The flagship cuvee from proprietor Luis Llach a well-known local folk singer is the 2000 Vall Llach. A blend of 50% old vine Carignan 35% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon it boasts an opaque purple color as well as a gorgeous bouquet of crushed black raspberries intermixed with powdered stones white flowers blackberries and licorice. Once past the perfume this is a wine of great purity and presence with a full-bodied concentrated layered mouthfeel. It looks to be a brilliant Priorato that should hit its stride in 5-6 years and last for two decades. It spent 15 months in new French oak prior to bottling and there are 150 cases available for America.