2017 Elo Monastrell, Yecla, Alicante, SpainABOUT THE WINE Made from 100% Monastrell (known elsewhere as Mourvdre), the 2017 Elo is sourced from old bush vines planted at over 700 meters above sea level on rocky, limestone rich soils in the Yecla DO of southeastern Spain. These dry farmed vines are naturally low yielding, resulting in concentrated fruit with vibrant acidityessential for balance in the regions warm, arid climate. The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in neutral

Essentially this is a winery started from scratch

melon skin

cultivating 35 hectares of vineyards certified by Demeter

a magical piece of land a stone’s throw from the Pacific

Long celebrated for power but often lacking finesse

with a firm mineral backbone and a persistent

Château de Selle was the first estate acquired by Marcel Ott in 1912

The 2020 vintage benefited from optimal growing conditions

The “elevage” of the Le Puy wines is done according to the lunar rhythm

restraint and sophistication

They produce Chinon

and red fruits in the nose