Beirzo

Descendientes de José Palacios Corullón 2004

Ok, another big name 04 wine.  I think of all of the red wines of Spain, Mencia from Biezro is the real sleeper.  I've only had a handful of wines from the region, but they have all been intriguing wines with real character and style, seemingly built for long term aging.  I need some of these for the cellar.

There is also a range of single vineyard wines from the same stable, I think I need to investigate.

Kicks off with a slightly subdued nose of mulberry, earth and rocks.  It opens up with more air to show some boozed cherry and mocha.  Great structure and balance. A bit tight at the moment, but open enough to show the restrained power wrapped in soft and abundant luxury tannins.  Great blackberry and blueberry fruit with roasted coconut, sage, mocha and minerals.  A good long, minerally finish.  Drinking really well now, but I'd put this away for a couple of years.  94+ pts.

Source: The Spanish Acquisition Price: $95 Closure: Conventional Cork