Campo Eliseo 2005

SWIC Score: 94 (JMG)

Tasting notes: Black pepper, plums, vanilla, powerful, fleshy, balanced, long.

Available: ON (VINTAGES 35980 - $ 89.00)

 

Winery: François Lurton

Region: D.O. Toro (Castilla y León)

Varieties: 100% Tinta de Toro

Ageing: 16-18 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol level: 15.35% alc./vol.

Campo Eliseo is the successful result of the association -in 2000- of François Lurton y Michel Rolland, who combined their world-wide winemaking experience to produce a premium wine in the unique DO Toro. It is made using just the traditional variety Tinta de Toro, the name for Tempranillo in Toro, grown in 40 years old vineyards planted between 620 and 750 m high. Drought was the key feature for 2005 vintage, which gave a lower amount of grapes but a better quality. Well cellared, it can age perfectly for at least 10-12 years. Game and other meat recipes are the ideal pairings for Campo Eliseo 2005.

Vintage tasted: 2005 (October 2012)