2022 La Baixada, Álvaro Palacios, Priorat, Spain

Ah, La Baixada: always so different. This is a fundamentally unique terroir wine, coming from a 1.3 hectare plot inside the larger vineyard that goes into Finca Dofí. It couldn’t be more opposed in character to the main Dofí blend though; this is always so dark, savoury with a rock-like intensity. The 2022 is incredibly precise with a focused nose of fresh blackberries and elderberries along with macerated cranberries adding sweetness behind. This is a wine that just amplifies on the palate in an incredible way yet a ley line of balsamic umami cuts through it all with a spear of precision. A high level of powdery tannins lingers with a fragrant puff of wild herbs on the long, vibrant finish. The austere majesty of this wine is truly mind-blowing.

Drink 2026 - 2047

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

98% Garnacha, 2% Cariñena - Beautifully lifted nose of rose petals, irises, orange peel and crunchy red fruit. On the palate there is a real mineral streak, mixing with sour and red cherries and a salty liquorice note. The tannins are extremely fine grained. Great balance and fresh acidity. There is a real depth and purity to the wine, that makes it a joy to drink immediately, but one that will drink beautifully for a good while.

Drink 2024 - 2032

Tara Field, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd