Descendientes de Palacios
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Álvaro Palacios and Ricardo Perez have worked hard since 1998 to build the reputation of their Bierzo vineyards, using Priorat as a role model and Mencía, rather than Garnacha, as a calling card. The modus operandi is not dissimilar however, with organic viticulture, minimal intervention and neither fining not filtration employed.
The result is pure and powerful; haunting aromatics lead onto a persuasive and ripe mid-palate, dominated by blackcurrant, with hints of charcuterie and liquorice to add to the not inconsiderable fascination of this wine.
The result is pure and powerful; haunting aromatics lead onto a persuasive and ripe mid-palate, dominated by blackcurrant, with hints of charcuterie and liquorice to add to the not inconsiderable fascination of this wine.
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2 % of the famously saturnine Alicante Bouschet adds colour and a whisper of rusticity to this superb Lamas, child of steep schistous soils outside the eponymous village. The environment is magical, gentle yet rugged, often cooler at night, possibly to the relief of the walkers on the Camino as they get closer and closer to Santiago. The wine captures its environment beautifully, with silky yet firm tannins and a generous core of ripe Iberian fruit.
Simon Field MW, Spanish buyer
Simon Field MW, Spanish buyer
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Bierzo's principal grape is the obscure, indigenous red variety Mencía. While Bierzo is a relatively new wine appellation (a DO since 1989), it has a wealth of very old vines, planted on extremely steep hillsides, and in this respect it much resembles the Priorat region. Alvaro Palacios, with his nephew Ricardo Perez (who also spent time in Bordeaux), established Descendientes de J. Palacios in 1998 in the village of Villafranca del Bierzo.
This is almost the definitive expression of Mencía, its vines perched on a stark vineyard of pure schist, its wine distinctively aromatic, with a Cabernet-Franc-like garrigue and lavender freshness at the front of the palate, then real dark fruit concentration, fine new-oak tannins providing real backbone and support to the generously ripe palate.
This is almost the definitive expression of Mencía, its vines perched on a stark vineyard of pure schist, its wine distinctively aromatic, with a Cabernet-Franc-like garrigue and lavender freshness at the front of the palate, then real dark fruit concentration, fine new-oak tannins providing real backbone and support to the generously ripe palate.
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Álvaro Palacios and Ricardo Perez have worked hard since 1998 to build the reputation of their Bierzo vineyards, using Priorat as a role model and Mencía, rather than Garnacha, as a calling card. The modus operandi is not dissimilar however, with organic viticulture, minimal intervention and neither fining not filtration employed.
Exhibiting darker characteristics than Las Lamas or Villa de Corullón, the 2013 Moncerbal also shows glimpses of sweet tobacco leaf and a wonderful feminine lift in the latter stages of the mid-palate which draws one into the elegant finish. There is a density to the tannins and integration of oak which will ensure this is very enjoyable after a further two to three years in the cellar and at least five after that.
Exhibiting darker characteristics than Las Lamas or Villa de Corullón, the 2013 Moncerbal also shows glimpses of sweet tobacco leaf and a wonderful feminine lift in the latter stages of the mid-palate which draws one into the elegant finish. There is a density to the tannins and integration of oak which will ensure this is very enjoyable after a further two to three years in the cellar and at least five after that.
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Ready, but will improve,
Bierzo's principal grape is the obscure, indigenous red variety Mencía. While Bierzo is a relatively new wine appellation (a DO since 1989), it has a wealth of very old vines, planted on extremely steep hillsides, and in this respect it much resembles the Priorat region. Alvaro Palacios, with his nephew Ricardo Perez, established Descendientes de J. Palacios in 1998 in the village of Villafranca del Bierzo.
This is almost the definitive expression of Mencía, its vines perched on a stark vineyard of pure schist. Typically aromatic, this Mencía combines concentration with remarkable finesse. Floral notes lead to dark, well-defined blueberry and blackberry fruit. It has lovely depth, but is linear in style, so you’ll experience a luxurious glide along the palate. There is a real lightness of touch on show here. Very classy indeed.
This is almost the definitive expression of Mencía, its vines perched on a stark vineyard of pure schist. Typically aromatic, this Mencía combines concentration with remarkable finesse. Floral notes lead to dark, well-defined blueberry and blackberry fruit. It has lovely depth, but is linear in style, so you’ll experience a luxurious glide along the palate. There is a real lightness of touch on show here. Very classy indeed.
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The 2007 Corullon La Faraona reveals a bouquet of smoky oak, flint minerality, lavender, blueberry, and blackberry fruit. Robust and fleshy on the palate, the wine has a buckloads of fruit and it can benefit of up to a decade of cellaring. This is an extraordinarily powerful wine from a region of growing reputation for quality and innovation.
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‘La Faraona’ is a wine from a single parcel of vines on the highest hill in Corullon, Bierzo, scaling 855 metres. The vines are south-east facing and have an average age of 65 years. The wine is bottled without being filtered and this adds to its depth and character.
The nose is mineral but there is a note of damp heather and a leathery, animal character which provides a nice contrast with the up-front red fruit. The palate is very dense and concentrated which bodes well for those of a ‘hoarding’ persuasion as a couple of years in the cellar are certainly necessary if this wine is to offer-up its true expression and stomp, flamenco-style across your taste buds.
Nicholas Stewart - Wine Buying Department
The nose is mineral but there is a note of damp heather and a leathery, animal character which provides a nice contrast with the up-front red fruit. The palate is very dense and concentrated which bodes well for those of a ‘hoarding’ persuasion as a couple of years in the cellar are certainly necessary if this wine is to offer-up its true expression and stomp, flamenco-style across your taste buds.
Nicholas Stewart - Wine Buying Department
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La Faraona is the definitive statement of Mencia, produced from a precipitous 0.55-hectare plot and, for the first time in 2011, matured in 600-litre barrels, allowing the naturally dense yet exuberant fruit full and glorious expression. The encyclopaedic aromas include loganberry, cassis, black tea and laurel… all recaptured on the palate, all nascent and poised, and threatening perfection.
Simon Field MW, Berrys’ Spain Buyer
Simon Field MW, Berrys’ Spain Buyer
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This is the world’s best and most expensive Mencia, fruits of a 0.55 htr amphitheatre of ancient vines and an almost religious creed of self-belief. Maturation in 600 litre vats allows it to be more expressive in youth; black tea, incense, forest floor and finely defined fruit; beyond that there is a paradigm of pure potential.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Álvaro Palacios is not exactly a new face on the wine scene; he has helped revolutionise the Spanish wine industry by making rich, complex wines in Priorat. Álvaro, with his nephew Ricardo Pérez, established Descendientes de J. Palacios in 1998 in the village of Villafranca del Bierzo. They named the estate in honour of Álvaro’s father who passed away in 2000.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Álvaro Palacios is not exactly a new face on the wine scene; he has helped revolutionise the Spanish wine industry by making rich, complex wines in Priorat. Álvaro, with his nephew Ricardo Pérez, established Descendientes de J. Palacios in 1998 in the village of Villafranca del Bierzo. They named the estate in honour of Álvaro’s father who passed away in 2000.
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From a single parcel of vines, La Faraona is the best Mencia on the market. The nose is beautiful with heady violets, lavender, crushed rocks and forest floor. Alongside the abundance of aromatics, this has fleshy, ripe fruit flavours and captivating smoky oak notes from the 600-litre barrels. The minerality keeps everything fresh and pure but a powerful structure suggests this will be a long lived one. This has such a long finish, showing all the details and layers you expect in exceptional wine.
Laura Atkinson - Private Account Manager
Laura Atkinson - Private Account Manager
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There were 2037 bottles of Moncerbal produced in 2012 and its makeup is described as 98% Mencia and 2% white grapes…varied indigenous white grapes, one infers, so fantastically interbred that their precise identity is a mystery. The 2012 is spicy on the nose, echoed by a peppery twist on the finish. In between there is pure red berry fruit, a hint of eucalypt and even aniseed adding aromatic complexity.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Álvaro Palacios is not exactly a new face on the wine scene; he has helped revolutionise the Spanish wine industry by making rich, complex wines in Priorat. Álvaro, with his nephew Ricardo Pérez, established Descendientes de J. Palacios in 1998 in the village of Villafranca del Bierzo. They named the estate in honour of Álvaro’s father who passed away in 2000.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Álvaro Palacios is not exactly a new face on the wine scene; he has helped revolutionise the Spanish wine industry by making rich, complex wines in Priorat. Álvaro, with his nephew Ricardo Pérez, established Descendientes de J. Palacios in 1998 in the village of Villafranca del Bierzo. They named the estate in honour of Álvaro’s father who passed away in 2000.
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Alvaro Palacios is not exactly a new face in the wine scene – Alvaro has helped revolutionise the Spanish wine industry by making rich, complex wines in Priorat. His first wine there, 1995 L’Ermita, gained him recognition as one of the world's most inspired and dedicated winemakers (Alvaro produces two other compelling Priorat wines Finca Dofí and Les Terrasses). He continued to make waves with his involvement in other Spanish appellations, such as Ribera del Duero and Rioja.
Palacios comes from the large and esteemed Rioja winemaking family of Bodegas Palacios Remondo. In his early 20s Alvaro Palacios interned in Bordeaux at the side of Christian Moueix, the celebrated winemaker of Pomerol châteaus of Pétrus and Trotanoy. Upon his return to Spain he originally decided against getting involved in the family business and instead he pursued his own ventures where he would have the freedom to make distinctive, top-quality wines. His success in Priorat inspired him to search again for something new, this time putting his faith in the potential of Bierzo.
Bierzo's principal grape is the obscure, indigenous red variety Mencía. While Bierzo is a relatively new wine appellation (a Denominación de Origen since 1989), it has a wealth of very old vines, planted on extremely steep hillsides, and in this respect it much resembles the Priorat region.
Palacios with his nephew Ricardo Perez (who also spent time in Bordeaux) established Descendientes de J. Palacios in 1998 in the village of Villafranca del Bierzo. They named the estate in honour of Alvaro's father who passed away in 2000.
Their Descendientes de J. Palacios releases are all 100% Mencía wines:
Bierzo Corullón comes from 3 vineyards with vines from 60 to 100 years old. It is a vivid and unique, a red wine that marries rustic flavours with modern polish.
Petalos, the latest triumph from Alvaro Palacios, comes from 60 year-old vines and farmed biodynamically, is an intense wine that mingles beautifully wild plum, smoke and spice flavours.
Las Lamas is farmed at very low yields (15 hl/hr) some at an altitude of over 700 metres. This wine is the sine qua non of Alvaro Palacio’s adventure in Bierzo.