2023 ALVARO PALACIOS LES AUBAGUETES PRIORAT DOCA SPAIN

(96 Points) From 1.79ha in the village of Bellmunt, this is a field blend in which Garnacha makes up just 60%. Perhaps this is why Les Aubaguetes reveals a greater sense of Priorat's mineral characters. On the nose, elegant white flowers join rhubarb, redcurrant and a stony sensation. The palate begins plump and ripe, perfumed with red fruits and a sense of hot slate, leading to a long, controlled finish. Scores will surely increase as this wine matures.  Decanter