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The top-of-the-range 2019 La Comtesse comes from a vineyard called Cacheiro, 1.4 hectares of their oldest vines (planted in 1965) that deliver lower yields and aim to showcase the aging potential of Albariño. The must fermented in 3,000-liter oak vats where the wine was kept for 12 months, the first three with the lees, and then it was kept in concrete for a further 12 months. It has a golden color and an intense nose but with subtle aromas and almost no trace of oak. 2019 was a warmer, very complete and balanced year of powerful wines with concentration, clout and very good balance and freshness. This has 13.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.25 and 7.3 grams of acidity. It has a round and creamy texture and is velvety and tender, sleek and elegant. Drink date: 2024-2031. Score - 96. (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, July 11, 2024)
The 2020 Rioja Reserva, their flagship wine, comes from the 300 hectares of estate vineyards ... I loved the aromatics here - floral and elegant, more in the style of the 2018 than the 2019. It's lighter, more elegant, fine-boned and has a silky texture and very fine tannins. Both 2019 and 2020 are very good, but 2020 is more my style. It was bottled after 21 months in American oak barrels. Drink date: 2024-2034. Score - 94+. (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Feb. 29, 2024)
This wine has an enticing bouquet of blackberry, black cherry, violet and clove. Dark berry flavors transition to the palate and are joined by notes of dark chocolate, coffee bean, lavender, anisette and a touch of butterscotch. Polished tannins glide into a lengthy spice- and floral-laced finish. Cellar Selection. [Enjoy through early 2030s.] Score - 98. (Mike DeSimone, Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2023)