succulent fruit framed by lively acids and powdery tannins
This Mercurey les Montots 2020 is full of energy and fresh on the palate despite tannins which are present and thick
and a more moderate alcohol content than the previous vintage
The textures are vibrant and integrated making this wine lovely now with the ability to age for decades in the cellar
this is astonishingly dense but still smooth
Almaviva 2023, Puente Alto Rhone Red Blend succulent fruit framed by livelyA refined wine showing lovely fruit with less verticality than the 2022, but here the magic is the roundness and smoothness, which is really poised. Subtle cedar, tobacco, olives and paprika on the nose. Sweet berries and fruit on the palate, with a medium to full body and a long, nuanced finish. More precise in terms of tannins this year, with immediate approachability. 97 Points James Suckling Region: Puente Alto, Chile Varietal: 74% Cabernet