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2020 LG Valbuxán, Tinto, Telmo Rodríguez, Valdeorras, Spain

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Mencía
Ready - at best (Drink 2023 - 2028)
Luis Gutiérrez
93/100
James Suckling
94/100
Product: 20208069939

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2020 LG Valbuxán, Tinto, Telmo Rodríguez, Valdeorras, Spain

Description

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Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Maturity Ready - at best (2023 - 2028)
Grape List Mencía
Body Full Bodied
Producer Telmo Rodriguez

Critics reviews

Luis Gutiérrez 93/100

The second vintage of the red from Valdeorras is the 2020 Lg. Valbuxan Lugar de Valbuxan, a place from O Bolo). It comes through as austere and serious, a little closed but unmistakably Valdeorras with that combination of wild berries, flowers and herbs.

The wine has contained ripeness at 13% alcohol, with restraint and balance. It was produced with a blend of grapes—Mencía, Merenzao, Sousón a little more this year; it's a grape with very good acidity, the only one fermented separately), Garnacha, Godello and Brancellao—from different vineyards in different zones of the banks of the Bibei River.

It's medium-bodied with fine-gained tannins and has a gentle mouthfeel. It's an improvement over the previous vintage. After the wine spent 15 months in 1,500- and 2,000-liter oak foudres, 9,165 bottles were filled in June 2022.

Drink 2023 - 2027
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Nov 2023)
James Suckling 94/100

A juicy and savory red with plum, berry and cherry aromas and flavors. Some earth undertones. Medium body. Medium round tannins. Shows some flint and slate character. Some gunpowder. 

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James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Oct 2023)

About this wine

Mencía

Mencía is the primary grape of the Bierzo region and its undisputed star, covering nearly two-thirds of the vineyards. This red grape variety is grown almost exclusively in north-western part of Spain (especially in the DOs of Galicia, Valdeorras, Monterrei, and Ribeira Sacra). Mencía ripens early, by mid-September, and is well suited to the maritime climate of Bierzo where autumn rains are quite common. Mencía has only recently come into spotlight as a quality, potential-laden grape variety. When properly made, it offers fascinating wines across a contrasting spectrum of styles; on the one end are fruity and forward wines with supple tannins and succulent fruit. On the other end are more concentrated, powerful styles with an exotic earthiness, smooth tannins and an enviable reflection of the minerally-rich Bierzo terroir. Mencía is capable of making excellent wine on its own, with no need to sacrifice its unique character in blends with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot that are commonplace elsewhere in Spain.
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Valdeorras

Valdeorras

Valdeorras, which translates to "Valley of Gold," is located in the northwestern part of Spain, specifically in the province of Ourense in the region of Galicia and is known for producing high-quality white wines, particularly those made from the Godello grape variety. The region is characterised by a diverse landscape with steep slopes, river valleys, and granite soils, contributing to the unique terroir of Valdeorras.
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Telmo Rodriguez

Telmo Rodriguez is one of the great Spanish winemakers. He travelled and learnt for many years before returning home to Rioja. In addition, he supervises négociant projects throughout Spain. One of his most acclaimed projects is in Ribera del Duero.
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