2017 Palacios Remondo Crianza La Montesa
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Earthy black fruit, semi-firm tannins, reasonably high acid and not much noticeable oak. Keeps its identity quite well obscured. Dry, savoury, drinkable and traditional, but not hugely evocative. (RH)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Limpid ruby. Expressive red and blue fruit, spicecake and floral scents pick up a hint of succulent herbs with air. Juicy, expansive boysenberry, cherry cola and candied rose flavors deepen through the midpalate. Shows very good depth and energy and closes sweet, spicy and long, with discreet tannins adding gentle grip.
Full bottle 1,245 g. Certified organic. Transparent crimson. Sweet vanilla oak on the nose that's by no means unpleasant! Rich, sweet, with sufficient freshness and this could only be rioja. Really lively, vibrant wine that expresses where it comes from. Long. QGV (JR)
Lots of cherry and raspberry aromas with floral undertones here. Medium body, ultra-fine tannins and a fresh finish. Fruity finish. A little tight now. Better in 2021.