Alvaro Palacios Les Aubaguetes, Priorat DOCa, Spain 2020 Chateau Croix Cardinal Evidence for the notes of

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Already a pleasure but this will really show its potential with time

Alvaro Palacios Les Aubaguetes, Priorat DOCa, Spain 2020 Chateau Croix Cardinal Evidence for the notes ofThe very classical and powerful 2020 Les Aubaguetes was produced with a blend of 70% Garnacha, 27% Cariena and 3% white grapes (that were not used in 2021), and that might be the reason why the pH is a little lower, 3. 39. The grapes were picked very early, and the wine fermented with 70% full clusters. The wine is truly superb, with depth and complexity, powerful and ripe without excess (14. 5% alcohol) with concentration and elegance. It feels like