Descendientes de J. Palacios - Bierzo DO - Las Lamas - Red - 2021

Wine:

With 92% Mencia blended with white varietals from 1.75 hectares of high-altitude old vines, the 2021 Red Bierzo Las Lamas exudes remarkable elegance and finesse. This wine is silky, delicate, and tender, with fine yet slightly powdery tannins, showing impressive structure around notes of medicinal herbs, rose, and spices that carry into a long, persistent finish. While delicious now, this 2021 also has exceptional aging potential. Rated 97/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 22 to 29 September. Vinification with indigenous yeasts. Maceration for 49 days. Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels.

Color:

Bright ruby red.

Nose:

As it opens up, delicate notes of dried roses and spices emerge, with a subtle touch of white pepper.

Palate:

The palate is silky and elegant, with slightly powdery tannins that lead into a long, persistent finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb chop, braised ham, pulled pork with spices.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

Gifted winemaker Álvaro Palacios has the Midas touch, turning everything he works with into gold. After his success in Priorat, he has been making waves in Bierzo, in northwestern Spain, since 1999, alongside his nephew Ricardo Pérez Palacios.

By selecting the best high-altitude and hillside plots, working with old vines—some over a century old—and practicing biodynamic farming, everything here reflects a commitment to excellence and precision. With the new winery, the wines are crafted with even greater detail, and the careful oak aging completes the lineup of exceptional wines.

Today, the estate is one of Spain’s finest, recognized by Parker as one of the country’s best values.