Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes Vintage:2021 Best from 2022 through 2043

Best from 2022 through 2043

mainly by virtue of reactive and courageous vineyard management

smoked tea and a hint of animale that is also reflected by the focused and beautifully intense medium-bodied flavors that possess an unusually refined mouth feel

Lovely stuff that should also repay mid-term keeping

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes Vintage:2021 Best from 2022 through 2043There is a new wine in Palacios's portfolio, and no, it's not a white. It's another red and, in the hierarchy, is more expensive than Finca Dof but cheaper than L'Ermita. The first vintage is the 2015 Les Aubaguetes, a single ancient vineyard in the village of Bellmunt that used to contribute to the blend of Les Terrasses. It's a blend of 80% Garnacha, 19% Cariena and 1% white grapesGarnacha Blanca and Macabeofermented with natural yeasts in foudre,