Alvaro Palacios Les Aubaguetes, Priorat DOCa, Spain 2020
98
Alvaro Palacios Les Aubaguetes, Priorat DOCa, Spain 2020
2020
Bottle (750ml)
Regular price$ 35200
$ 352.00
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The very classical and powerful 2020 Les Aubaguetes was produced with a blend of 70% Garnacha, 27% Cariñena and 3% white grapes (that were not used in 2021), and that might be the reason why the pH is a little lower, 3.39. The grapes were picked very early, and the wine fermented with 70% full clusters. The wine is truly superb, with depth and complexity, powerful and ripe without excess (14.5% alcohol) with concentration and elegance. It feels like everything is where it should be, and it's one wine that feels even better than the 2021. 2020 was a year of mildew that decimated the crop, and there are only 1,684 bottles and some larger formats. It was bottled in April 2022.
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Characteristics
- Bold and Structured
Pairs well with
Lamb
Wine Critic Scores
98
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
95
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