Celler Son Prim

We were hosted by the owner’s son, Jaime J. Llabres Miguel. The vineyard of Mante Negro, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is located on the family farm in Sencelles where wine-​making has been traditional for generations. The soil is red clay, sand and limestone.
We tasted the Rose, Rossat 50% Merlot and 50% Mantonegro. We tasted the Cabernet Sauvignon. We tasted the Cup Son Prim. This was the winner. 100% Merlot. Alcohol: 14.5. Malolactic Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks. Barrel aging: 12 months in oak barrels 50% French, 25% Hungarian, 25% American.
This process gave the Cup a wonderfully complex mouth without the extra tannins that we experienced with the other two wines. Cup is acknowledged by the owner as their effort to provide a ready to drink wine while still maintaining the other wines for their aging potential. Llabres is to be applauded for his product balance.