Rotllan Torra’s Tirant 2001 is the flagship red from this family-owned Priorat estate, based in Torroja del Priorat and working steep, low-yielding vineyards of very old Garnacha and Cariñena. In this vintage, the blend is stated as 30% Grenache and 25% Carignan—both from “90–100 years old” vines—supported by 25% young-vine Cabernet Sauvignon plus 10% Syrah and 10% Merlot, according to Robert Parker of *Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate*. Production is small at “a 9000-bottle cuvee.”

Winemaking leans into concentration but aims for polish: Parker reports fermentation “in large oak foudres,” followed by aging “12 months in new French oak,” with the wine intended to be bottled “with neither fining nor filtration.” Alcohol is typically cited around 14% for this cuvée, though a full technical sheet for the vintage isn’t referenced here.

Parker’s review is an excellent one, effectively placing the wine among the top performers of its era. He calls it “a prodigious effort” and scores it in the upper tier (noted as WA 96–98 points in the note and commonly cited as 98). The tasting description emphasizes both Priorat power and restraint: “inky/purple-colored to the rim,” with a “spectacular bouquet of blueberries, blackberries and the region’s classic crushed stone minerality.” On the palate, he describes it as “full-throttle yet remarkably elegant,” with “tremendous intensity and texture as well as layers of flavor,” while also noting it “comes across as not over the top, overripe, or overly heavy.”

Structure is clearly part of the profile. Parker writes that the “60-second finish reveals more noticeable tannin,” and he recommends patience: “Give it 1-2 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 10-15.” He concludes plainly: “The 2001 Tirant is indeed a special wine.”