The pure Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Pago Valdebellón shows better ripeness and is less herbal than the 2017 I tasted next to it. It has notes of cassis, spices and a minty touch. It has finesse and feels young. It's polished and sleek, with very fine tannins and great freshness, and it finishes with a spicy, paprika-driven twist. This has potential to develop in bottle. One fine Valdebellón but with less character, more polished, sleek and luxurious. 5,052 bottles were filled in May 2018.