2021 | Artadi Viña El Pisón | Álava Chateau La Garde dark chocolate and a distinctive

dark chocolate and a distinctive green oak note that's a little distracting

Beginning with a floral grip

The palate is refreshing

crème de cassis

fully blended

2021 | Artadi Viña El Pisón | Álava Chateau La Garde dark chocolate and a distinctiveReductive at first before deep aromas emerge of mineral, fine herbs, white pepper, oyster shells, hibiscus, freshly chopped blueberries and forest berries. Really dissolved and transparent on the palate with great tension and immaculate tannins. Persistent, mineral driven finish. Already approachable now but this has impeccable balance, allowing it to age effortlessly. Better give it two years to get rid of the reduction. 100 Pts James Suckling