Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita Vintage:2019 (from vines planted in 1934

(from vines planted in 1934 that directly abut Charmes-Chambertin

There is excellent concentration to the robust and overtly muscular medium weight plus flavors that brim with dry extract on the structured and very firm but not hard finish that displays outstanding length on the mineral-driven backend

even fleshy yet there is good delineation on the serious

Les Chaliots and Les Brûlées plus a few others too small to mention)

with an opaque bluish/purple color to the rim

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita Vintage:2019 (from vines planted in 1934Glass staining ruby. Heady, complex scents of candied dark berries, incense, potpourri and smoky minerals, with a sexy vanilla nuance in the background. Juicy, penetrating and pure, with superb clarity and power to the black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. The floral element comes back strong on the mineral driven finish, which lingers with outstanding tenacity, velvety tannins and echoing sweet blue fruit. Josh Raynolds