Los Yesares 2022

The 2022 Los Yesares, always the tightest of the reds, took a long time in the glass to open up, but it shows a lot of finesse and nuance. None of the 2022s show any heat. The soils are rich in white marl, with some sand and silex, and the mother rock is quite fractured; so, the roots go deeper into the soil. The wine has depth and is more serious but perhaps not as approachable as La Servil, but I believe it has very good aging potential. It has darker fruit (mixing red and black berries) and more spice, with subtle aromatic herbs. It has power and clout, with contained energy and great balance, and it has fine-grained, chalky tannins, reminiscent of the tannins in some Italian wines. It has a lot of intensity and a long, clean and tasty finish. They produced 5,000 bottles. It was bottled in August 2024 after 20 months in foudre and large barrels.

Aromas of raspberries, cherries and blackcurrant. Sweet, confit fruit with sharp freshness and floral, spicy tertiary notes. Gently drying tannins hint at the ageing potential. Drink 2025-2035 Alc 14%.