2008 Villa de Corullon
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Simply gorgeous. A bit of cheese and redcurrant, great power and density, but beautifully smooth on the palate. Really gentle with a lick of sweet oak and spice. Modest length, but loads to enjoy on the mid-palate. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2008 Corullon was aged in 80% new French oak. It offers an upgrade in aromatic complexity in its array of exotic spices, incense, mineral, black raspberry, and black cherry. Velvety-textured, suave, and lengthy, it has the balance to evolve for 3-4 years and will deliver prime drinking through 2023. Descendientes de Jose Palacios was founded in 1998 by Alvaro Palacios and Ricardo Perez. The estate has steep hillside vineyards ranging in age from 60-100 years planted to 100% Mencia, the indigenous grape of cool-climate Bierzo. The vineyards are biodynamically farmed and the wines are bottled without fining or filtration. It, along with the Bierzo wines of Raul Perez, is arguably the finest in the DO. Importer: Mannie Berk, Rare Wine Company, Sonoma, CA; Tel. (800) 999-4342; www.rarewineco.com
Bright ruby. A sexy bouquet suggests raspberry, cola, Asian spices and minerals, with a slow-building floral quality. Silky in texture and very precise, offering juicy red fruit flavors and notes of vanilla, cinnamon and violet. Weightier on the finish, which repeats the sweet red fruit and floral notes. Benefits a lot from air and is worthy of patience.