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2004
Descendientes de José Palacios Petalos del Bierzo
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Descendientes de José Palacios
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| Appellation: |
Bierzo - Castilla y León - Spain
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Mencia
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Excellent |
| Est. Price: |
$12.01 |
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Tasting Notes:
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tasted:
March 24, 2006
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paul
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tasted:
January 5, 2007
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crdeyalsingh
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2 stars
"Color: deep; Nose: fragrant; Aromas: mineral, spicy; Acidity: crisp; Sweetness: dry; Body: medium-bodied; Finish: short; Overall: slighly unbalanced; "
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tasted:
April 6, 2007
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Mark Fenaughty
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rated:
February 6, 2006
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Robert Parker
erobertparker.com
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92 points
"This unfined, unfiltered offering, from steep vineyards (60-100-years old) composed primarily of schist, is 100% Mencia, a varietal indigenous to Bierzo. It is fashioned by the brilliant Spanish winemaker, Alvaro Palacios, from tiny yields of 25 hectoliters per hectare. The 2003 Petalos del Bierzo exhibits a blueberry and blackberry-scented bouquet, an intense ripeness, but plenty of finesse and elegance. (Bierzo is a cool climate appellation, so the wines did not suffer from the vintage’s extreme heat.) The textured, rich, beautifully made 2003 boasts a long, persistent finish. A distinctive, singularly-styled effort that admirably displays this varietal’s potential, it should drink well for a decade."
Best 2005-2015
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rated:
April 23, 2007
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Ronald Seguin
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Best 2005-2010
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