Descendientes De J. Palacios Al Chelo 2023

This dry red wine from D.O. Bierzo, crafted by Descendientes de J. Palacios, features a blend of Mencía and Jerez. It offers a mineral profile with elegant reduction notes, firm tannins, and a light, precise texture on the palate.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Mencía, Jerez
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Bierzo
• Winery: Descendientes de J. Palacios
• Soil / Altitude: Laminar slate, 612-675 m
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 8.5 months in barrels and foudres

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from old vines aged between 50 and 90 years, planted on steep northeast-facing slopes at altitudes up to 675 meters. The laminar slate soils are farmed organically to preserve the authentic mountain character.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following partial destemming, the wine ferments in oak vats with manual punching down, followed by 8.5 months of ageing in barrels and large oak casks to refine its structure.

Why buy it

With an extremely limited production of just over a thousand bottles, this red wine showcases the pure essence of mountain viticulture. Its freshness and dynamic tannins promise excellent cellaring potential, making it a highly sought-after addition for collectors. If you wish to secure this exclusive release, you can buy Descendientes De J. Palacios Al Chelo 2023 online directly from our boutique.