The purple-colored 2007 Corullon was aged in 80% new French oak. It displays an expressive perfume of smoke, mineral, lavender, black cherry, and black raspberry. Dense, layered, and plush on the palate, it has enough fine-grained tannin to blossom for another 2-3 years. This lengthy effort will deliver prime drinking from 2012 to 2019. Descendientes de Jose Palacios was founded in 1998 by Alvaro Palacios. It 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. Importer: The Rare Wine Company, Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484

This round red shows spicy, toasty notes that frame a core of plum and earth flavors over firm tannins. This is a bit austere, but has intensity and length. Drink now through 2014.??–TM??Region: Spain / Bierzo Select to Add