Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Petalos', Bierzo, Spain 2021 Case (6x750ml) Graves with hints of green

with hints of green

The Perfume’s complex

fresh and flavorful finish

Structured and concentrated

with vanilla oak

Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Petalos', Bierzo, Spain 2021 Case (6x750ml) Graves with hints of greenThe 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