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The tasting |
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Intense red with carmine highlights. |
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Gourmand and fruity, with notes of red fruit coulis and delicate smoky touches. |
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Fresh overall, the tannic structure is present but velvety, the finish salivating and mineral, the juice concentrated and elegant. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C. |
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Dried filet mignon, simmered beef with vegetables, chicken tikka masala. |
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From now until 2029 |
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The estate and the wine |
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Juan Antonio Ponce, the new face of the Spanish vineyard scene, is challenging Rioja with his wines, remarkable for their freshness and purity. Recognized by Robert Parker from his very first vintages, Ponce operates in the Manchuela region near Valencia, brilliantly demonstrating that it's possible to produce top-quality wines in this area.
Practicing organic farming, revitalizing native grape varieties, and leveraging old vines, he enhances the Manchuela appellation. Often highly praised in "Parkerized" terms, he remains somewhat under the radar, but his reputation continues to rise! |
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Rated 96/100 by Parker, the 2022 red Manchuela P.F is a "franche de pied" cuvée from pre-phylloxera vines, showcasing astonishing vitality and a favorite of the selection committee. From the first sniff, it presents beautiful aromas, with notes of red fruit coulis and smoky touches, forming a fresh ensemble with a restrained aging that highlights the fruit. This wine has a robust athletic structure, with firm but smooth tannins, promising both great aging potential and very enjoyable tasting now. The mouthwatering, mineral finish rounds out this superb cuvée, where the old vines contribute concentration. |
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Harvested by hand. Vines around 90 years old. 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged 10 months in 600-liter French oak barrels. No filtration.
Certified organic wine. |
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AWARDS |
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Robert Parker: 96/100
A favorite vintage rated 94/100 by our committee! |
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