97 points Beth Willard (Decanter): "[13.5%] At once savage yet finessed, this is a wonderful interpretation of the Dragonte terroir. Grown at altitude, 700- 1,000m, on slate soils, there is an inherent steeliness to this Mencía which displays sanguine notes and profound minerality. Seductively concentrated, the palate offers mint and thyme which combine with pretty red fruits and a spicy, black pepper finish. A serious wine that has the potential for serious aging. 2024-2030. (2024)"
95 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$79 list] There are two Paixar bottlings from Corullón now: the regular Paixar produced since the turn of the century is now the 2022 Paixar Paraje A Serra from that lieu-dit or "paraje" in the village of Dragonte, and they are also bottling one plot separately. This is serious and has abundant fine-grained tannins, and it keeps the personality of the slate soils with contained ripeness and 13.5% alcohol on the label. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and matured in 500-liter French oak barrels for 12 months. It is tasty and textured. 12,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2024. Drink: 2025-2032. (6/20/24)"
94 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "Style: defined aromas, balsamic herbs. Color: Cherry. Aroma: complex, expressive, spicy, mineral. Flavour: full-bodied, long, great length. (May 2024)"
95 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$79 list] There are two Paixar bottlings from Corullón now: the regular Paixar produced since the turn of the century is now the 2022 Paixar Paraje A Serra from that lieu-dit or "paraje" in the village of Dragonte, and they are also bottling one plot separately. This is serious and has abundant fine-grained tannins, and it keeps the personality of the slate soils with contained ripeness and 13.5% alcohol on the label. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and matured in 500-liter French oak barrels for 12 months. It is tasty and textured. 12,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2024. Drink: 2025-2032. (6/20/24)"
94 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "Style: defined aromas, balsamic herbs. Color: Cherry. Aroma: complex, expressive, spicy, mineral. Flavour: full-bodied, long, great length. (May 2024)"
| Product SKU | 352669 |
| Producer | Luna Beberide |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Bierzo |
| Varietal | Other Red Wines |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | Mencía |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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