Descendientes de Jose Palacios : Las Lamas 2022

They call Las Llamas a ‘vino de montaña’ – mountain wine – with vines growing at up to 700m on clay soils. The overall effect is sumptuous: even in its youth it jumps from the glass offering cranberries and redcurrants. The entry to the mouth is smooth, supple and rounded, exploding with the flavours promised by the aromatics. The finish is clean, with firm tannin layered with freshness. From year to year my preference changes between Moncerbal and Las Llamas. This year Las Llamas is definitely on top. Watch it as it ages beautifully. Gran Viña Classificada. 6,930 bottles produced.

Intense and nervy nose that shows focus, ripeness and complexity. Reductive and almost ferric, with white pepper, glossy red berries, grapefruit, mezcal and blood oranges. Precise, with structure and juicy fruit. There is mineral tension throughout, supported with a touch of fine but powerful tannins. Really long and precise. Drink from 2025.