Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes Size:12x375ml but it is swathed in

but it is swathed in copious tobacco-drenched black fruit and a superb line of acidity

toasted spice

fullness and cheerful generosity of fruit

This should age very well

There is both good verve and detail to the subtly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that terminate in a clean

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes Size:12x375ml but it is swathed inThere is a new wine in Palacios's portfolio, and no, it's not a white. It's another red and, in the hierarchy, is more expensive than Finca Dof but cheaper than L'Ermita. The first vintage is the 2015 Les Aubaguetes, a single ancient vineyard in the village of Bellmunt that used to contribute to the blend of Les Terrasses. It's a blend of 80% Garnacha, 19% Cariena and 1% white grapesGarnacha Blanca and Macabeofermented with natural yeasts in foudre,