Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita Vintage:2019 Les Chaliots and Les Brûlées

Les Chaliots and Les Brûlées plus a few others too small to mention)

(from vines planted in 1934 that directly abut Charmes-Chambertin

spice and a suggestion of warm earth character

dead-fruit flavors and bright acidity on the finish

There is more than enough precision

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita Vintage:2019 Les Chaliots and Les BrûléesGlass staining ruby. Heady, complex scents of candied dark berries, incense, potpourri and smoky minerals, with a sexy vanilla nuance in the background. Juicy, penetrating and pure, with superb clarity and power to the black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. The floral element comes back strong on the mineral driven finish, which lingers with outstanding tenacity, velvety tannins and echoing sweet blue fruit. Josh Raynolds