Bodegas Y Vinedos Raul Perez Ultreia Saint Jacques Bierzo 2021 750ml

Floral, spicy aromas with hints of underbrush. Juicy, well-structured red fruit with great vibrancy and length on the palate. A long finish is marked by hints of herbs, coffee bean, and tomato leaf.

Wine Advocate 94 Points | They had not bottled the 2020 Ultreia Saint Jacques yet and were still waiting for the labels (and they label the day after they bottle), so I caught an unbottled sample that was very tender and fruit-driven, primary and quite open. He used more stems and full clusters in 2020, and since 2018, they have removed the percentage of white grapes that used to be included in the wine. It's a little more Mediterranean, with aromatic herbs and a more powerful palate. Range: 93-94

Luis Perez is the king of Mencia, but his attributes go beyond this now famed varietal. Anyone looking to get acquainted with Mencia needs to pickup the 2020 Ultreia Saint Jacques. Brightly nuanced red berries on the nose with tamed tannins on the palate and a smooth and silky finish.