Raul Perez Ultreia El Rapolao, Bierzo, Spain 2022 Le Sang des Cailloux The outlines are already there

The outlines are already there with spice and black currant fruits underling the tannic structure

as is the case in other top wines of the vintage

Thoughtfully crafted with equal parts new and neutral oak

the wine is crafted as a showcase for the fruit

A light cola flavor pokes through

Raul Perez Ultreia El Rapolao, Bierzo, Spain 2022 Le Sang des Cailloux The outlines are already thereEl Rapolao is one of the warmer lieux dits Ral Prez works in Valtuille a site he leans on in cooler years for its generosity and depth. The Menca here is given the patient, large format treatment: native fermentation and long aging in oak foudre, which lends a gentle toast and a spicy, sesame seed lift rather than overt wood. Medium bodied and balanced, with moderate alcohol, a tender mouthfeel, and the fine grained tannins that mark Prez's reds. A