Alvaro Palacios Les Aubaguetes, Priorat DOCa, Spain 2020 Chateau Croix Cardinal a subtle hint of Sichuan

a subtle hint of Sichuan pepper

It looks cloudy

with vibrant acid berries

Already a pleasure but this will really show its potential with time

Evidence for the notes of red cherry

Alvaro Palacios Les Aubaguetes, Priorat DOCa, Spain 2020 Chateau Croix Cardinal a subtle hint of SichuanThe very classical and powerful 2020 Les Aubaguetes was produced with a blend of 70% Garnacha, 27% Cariena 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