Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Petalos', Bierzo, Spain 2021 Case (6x750ml) IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Intense and long finish in

Intense and long finish in the mouth

Good and intense with sour fruit

Plenty of violets and dark berries on offer here

especially grilled or roasted meats and vegetables

Currant bush undertones

Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Petalos', Bierzo, Spain 2021 Case (6x750ml) IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Intense and long finish inThe barrel sample of the 2021 Ptalos was lower in alcohol than ever (13. 5%), and the wine felt a bit reductive and needed time in the glass to open up. That's not a bad sign in my book, and the wine was lighter, a little narrower (a bit the style of the year), with finesse and freshness (despite not having high acidity, but it's the balance that makes it fresher), elegant and juicy, with very fine, chalky tannins. 2021 saw a good crop and, except for