The must is decanted by flotation to ensure greater aromatic purity and then barrel fermented, aged for 12 months in the same barrel, followed by 12 months in concrete tanks. Complex aromas of orange peel, quince fruit, fern, fennel, acacia blossom and eucalyptus. Medoum-bodied with a silky texture, volume and plenty of depth. Well-balanced, fine and elegant.
Producer description:
The ancestral home to the Creixell family, who also owns the renowned Riojan winery Marques de Murrieta, Pazo Barrantes boasts 12 hectares of Albariño vineyards on sandy, acidic and shallow soils. All the vines are traditionally trained high on supporting wires in the “Parral” trellis system, to avoid mildew and rot, while enhancing the ripening of the grapes.
Style:
Still White
Vintage:
2019
Dryness:
Dry
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
4 weeks
Available:
3
Critic Scores
Robert Parker | 96
The top-of-the-range 2019 La Comtesse comes from a vineyard called Cacheiro, 1.4 hectares of their oldest vines (planted in 1965) that deliver lower yields and aim to showcase the aging potential of Albariño. The must fermented in 3,000-liter oak vats where the wine was kept for 12 months, the first three with the lees, and then it was kept in concrete for a further 12 months. It has a golden color and an intense nose but with subtle aromas and almost no trace of oak. 2019 was a warmer, very complete and balanced year of powerful wines with concentration, clout and very good balance and freshness. This has 13.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.25 and 7.3 grams of acidity. It has a round and creamy texture and is velvety and tender, sleek and elegant. 9,655 bottles and 400 magnums produced.
James Suckling | 96
It’s a joy to taste and drink this Rias Baixas, which shows ripe pineapple, quince, cream, meringue, apricots, seashells and minerals. Substantially full but paradoxically light as well, thanks to its bright acidity. Long, creamy and taut, with a lightly saline ending. A vinous albarino to drink or hold.
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