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Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2011 Wine Review

Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2011

Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2011

D.O., Bierzo, Spain

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $28.95

Drink: 2013-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Descendientes de J. Palacios

Agent: Woodman Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Founded in 1998 by Alvaro Palacios, one of the most respected winemakers in Spain. A rich, meaty wine of great balance and length. Savory with blackberries and pepper. Full-bodied with an attractive subtle herbal note mid-palate. This wine is made from the Mencia grape, which is called Jaen in Portugal. Lovely dark spices and pepper on the finish. Great for the cellar or enjoy now after decanting for an hour. Top me up!

Food pairings: shepherds pie, hamburgers, chicken with goat cheese, herbed crusted tenderloin.

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This Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2011 was reviewed on August 2, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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  • 256784
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Reviews and Ratings

Brian rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

$17.50 on sale
The 2011 vintage of Petales from Alvaro Palacios continues to deliver superb value and flavour. There were 320,000 bottles produced of this full-bodied red wine. Aromas of violets, smoke and wild berries. Lovely. There were 320,000 bottles produced of this full-bodied red wine. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

 

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