Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Desc J. Palacios
Label Name:
 
Las Lamas
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Bierzo (Corullón - Las Lamas parcel)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Mencía (91%), Palomino (7%), Alicante Bouschet (2%)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Mencía-dominant fruit; fermented with indigenous yeasts in oak vats; matured ~8 months in a mix of oak barrels and large foudres before bottling.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Bright red fruits (cranberry, redcurrant) with floral and slate minerality, layered with black cherry, herb and subtle cocoa. Concentrated and precise, showing fine grainy tannins, lively acidity and a very long, energetic finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, grilled beef, duck confit, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, teriyaki chicken, spicy Sichuan dishes and ramen.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios (led by Ricardo Pérez Palacios), a high-profile Bierzo project focused on single-parcel expressions from steep slate slopes.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 97/100; James Suckling 96/100; Decanter 96/100; Guía Peñín 95/100