Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes Size:12x375ml this is a stunner of

this is a stunner of a wine with still plenty of upside potential remaining

Overall this is fantastic and should effortlessly reward longer-term cellaring yet be approachable after only 5 or so years

but it is swathed in copious tobacco-drenched black fruit and a superb line of acidity

This should age very well

floral and spice

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes Size:12x375ml this is a stunner ofThere 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,