Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Pétalos' Mencia 2022 6-bottle-case a wash of pure fruit

a wash of pure fruit given a bracingly refreshing edge by pleasantly sour fresh citrus juices and a hint of lemongrass

The tannins are firm but in balance with fruit weight

black cherry

The palate is very even and elegant

with flavours of finger lime

Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Pétalos' Mencia 2022 6-bottle-case a wash of pure fruitPetalos' is D. J. P.'s regional introduction wine to the Mencias of Bierzo. Largely from Corullon fruit (including declassified material from the single vineyard sites), but includes some material from sites managed, rather than owned by Alvaro and Ricardo. Absolutely gorgeous, plush, elegant and floral trademark roses and pepper tree perfume, bright and earthy at once, red fruits hybridised with the juice of rose petals, peppercorn and roast meat