Descendientes De J. Palacios Las Lamas 2023

A dry red wine from D.O. Bierzo crafted by Descendientes de J. Palacios from the Mencía grape. It offers a deep aromatic profile with notes of black fruits, floral undertones, and a distinct mineral character.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Mencía
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Bierzo
• Winery: Descendientes de J. Palacios
• Soil / Altitude: Slate, mountain vineyards
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 10.6 months in foudres and large barrels / High cellaring potential

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from a unique 1.6-hectare mountain vineyard planted on slate soils. This exceptional site in Bierzo provides excellent concentration and freshness to the Mencía variety.

Ideal combination

Meat

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

Match

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

Fermentation takes place in oak vats, incorporating a portion of whole clusters to add structure. The wine is then aged for nearly eleven months in foudres and large oak barrels to preserve its pure fruit character.

Why buy it

This red wine stands out for its very limited production and excellent cellaring potential, making it a highly desirable addition for collectors. Its balanced structure ensures a beautiful evolution in the bottle over the years. If you are looking to add an exclusive mountain viticulture wine to your cellar, you can buy Descendientes De J. Palacios Las Lamas 2023 online directly from our shop.