Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Desc J. Palacios
Label Name:
 
Las Lamas
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Bierzo, Castilla y León
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Mencía (≈89%), field blend (≈8%), Alicante Bouschet (≈3%)
Method:
 
Biodynamic/organic viticulture; hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentation in small wooden tinas, ~39 days maceration; malolactic in wood; 13–17 months in new French oak; bottled unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Mineral-driven and floral: violets, sandalwood, Asian spice, black cherry and black raspberry. Satin texture, juicy mid-palate, peachy notes, velvety round tannins and a focused, smoky-mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, grilled beef, stews, aged Manchego or sheep cheeses; Iberian pork, slow-braised short ribs; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-style braised beef, teriyaki beef, umami-rich mushroom hotpot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Descendientes de J. Palacios (founded 1999 by Álvaro Palacios & Ricardo Pérez) farms ~45 ha of old-vine Mencía in steep schist slopes around Corullón; famed for single-vineyard crus including Las Lamas.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 97/100 (97+ reported); James Suckling 98/100; certified organic