Álvaro Palacios L'Ermita 2022
HK$ 16,174.90
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 L'Ermita wasn't bottled when I tasted it in January 2024. They selected the grapes from 2.28 hectares out of the total 4.7 hectares planted in 1909, 1939 and 1996 to produce this red classified as Gran Vinya Classificada, the top of the quality hierarchy in the Priorat appellation. It was produced with a blend of 92% Garnacha, 7% Cariñena and 1% of the local whites, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo and Pedro Ximénez fermented with part of full clusters and indigenous yeasts in oak vats with a maceration of 23 days followed by an élevage in French oak oval foudres that is expected to last 14 months. The parameters are 14.5% alcohol, pH of 3.49 and 4.87 grams of acidity. This is always the more complete wine here; it feels reticent, a little closed and shy, insinuating, nuanced and subtle. It has a seamless and solid palate with very fine tannins and a balanced mouthfeel. They expect to fill some 5,000 bottles in March 2024.
Features
Type of wine
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels.
Description
L'Ermita is a blend of red Garnacha and Cariñena, plus 2% of white grapes such as Garnacha blanca, Macabeo and Pedro ximénez.
This red wine has been produced by the renowned winemaker Álvaro Palacios at the Bodega Álvaro Palacios winery in the D.O.Q. Priorat in Gratallops. Priorat in Gratallops, Catalonia.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand at their optimum ripening point. On arrival at the winery they are destemmed and gently crushed. The varieties are vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out in small wooden vats, applying movements to extract as much colour and fruit as possible.
Malolactic fermentation and subsequent ageing is carried out in new French oak barrels for a period of 18 months.
Taste
L'Ermita is a beautiful and mysterious red wine that offers citrus aromas with a floral delicacy and a subtle mineral touch. It is a spectacular round wine, with all the character and personality of Priorat.
On the palate it is velvety and flavoursome with a balanced acidity and the necessary freshness to lead us to a finish that seems endless. It is, in short, perfection made wine.
A masterpiece by winemaker Álvaro Palacios.
L'Ermita is one of Spain's best known red wines. A jewel in its own right.
A wine of indescribable elegance, sensuality and complexity. A great classic from Álvaro Palacios. It is very accessible and despite its complexity, it seduces and bewitches from the first sip.
With the passing of time and even after 25 years, the opened bottles still show a truly incredible flavour. It is undoubtedly a great wine for cellaring.
It is the perfect accompaniment to a lunch or dinner with roasted or grilled red meats and small game.
And you, have you already tried this exquisite and unbeatable red wine?
Shipping to Hong Kong
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| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
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| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 139.70 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
