From our importer: As Grand Cru begins to understand what is awakening in Portugal’s pulsing wine scene, it is reassuring to have some traditional markers to realize a point of origin. Among our growers so far, the vines and century-old barn of Muxagat soundly anchor just such a post. With a horizon line of Spain’s western edge, at the beginning of the Duoro Superior, tradition lives and breathes out of the cut granite lagares, into balanced blends of 100% indigenous grapes. Susana Lopes, as the respectful 2nd generation, relies on this heritage to speak for itself, and with quite compelling results. One could say there is no need to change a thing. At the same time, however, Susana is not entirely satisfied resting on an old foundation. Not looking to risk anything per se (and certainly with very gradual intention), there is glimmering-eyed imagination at play.

With the help of her dear friend Luis Seabra, an exploration into the personalities of singular varietals has begun. Single parcels are being cordoned off for unique ferments. A concrete egg or two have arrived at the cellar. The size and shape of the élévage may be in experimentation mode. Susana is not one to shout this change down the valley (she is incredibly humble!) but there is an optimism percolating within the cold-granite walls here. From here, the high-corner of Meda, one can imagine this place as the wellspring of tradition trickling inspiration all the way to the Atlantic. For GCS, it is without a doubt, a significant and stable point of departure as well.

We were introduced to Susana quite recently, by way of Jeff Davis. Muxagat was his first relation as he built his collection of fine wine growers. We easily understand why. And we are thrilled to include her wines as we begin to share Portugal in GCS style.

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