2020 Parajes, César Márquez, Bierzo

2020 Parajes, César Márquez, Bierzo

This is a juicy and fruit-forward Mencia, coming from younger high-altitude vines. Whole bunch fermentation brings a fabulous lift to the wine and the finish is long and finessed. This is extraordinarily fun to drink and is the perfect way to discover the wines of rising star César Márquez.

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Spain
  • Grape
    Alicante Bouschet
    Mencía / Jaén du Dao
  • Maturity
    Ready 2023 - 2029info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%

Tasting notes

There's a little more ripeness and concentration in the 2020 Parajes, which matured in well-seasoned (at least fourth use) barriques and a 5,000-liter oak foudre. It's a little rounder and creamier, a more powerful wine (it was bottled 15 days before I tasted it) with a nice Bierzo character. 25,000 bottles produced; this is the volume he wants to produce. It was bottled in late November 2021.

Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate
93/100

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