Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2019 | 750 ml.

RP93+ Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 31st Oct 2022

"Even though the 2020 is already hitting the shelves, I also tasted the 2019 Pétalos, a very balanced vintage that shows moderate alcohol and great balance. It is very approachable right now, open aromatically, and despite what the parameters might read, the wine comes through as fresher than the 2020. This is a wine produced with around 80% purchased grapes and 20% grapes from their own vineyards. There are notes of berries but also plenty of herbs; it’s aromatic and complex, with very fine tannins. It’s a classical continental vintage from Bierzo. 313,000 bottles and 1,000 magnums produced." (93+ pts.)

JS93 JamesSuckling.com Thursday, October 14, 2021

"Dark cherries, plums, dried herbs and stones on the nose. Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Rich, layered, and textured with minerality and balance. Supple finish. Drink or hold." (93 pts.)