Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Petalos', Bierzo, Spain 2021 Case (6x750ml) Bodega Vistalba spicy oak and warm

spicy oak and warm

also shows fine phenolics

the finish is dry with white pepper and jasmine notes

the palate has a rock-solid frame of firm

hints of chalk and crisp apples

Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Petalos', Bierzo, Spain 2021 Case (6x750ml) Bodega Vistalba spicy oak and warmThe barrel sample of the 2021 Ptalos was lower in alcohol than ever (13. 5%), and the wine felt a bit reductive and needed time in the glass to open up. That's not a bad sign in my book, and the wine was lighter, a little narrower (a bit the style of the year), with finesse and freshness (despite not having high acidity, but it's the balance that makes it fresher), elegant and juicy, with very fine, chalky tannins. 2021 saw a good crop and, except for