A full-bodied, sophisticated red blend that exudes complex notes of blackcurrants, blackberries, sage, pencil shavings and whole nutmeg. Very fresh, just-ripe black fruit. Firm, chalky and well-framed with a filled-in midpalate and fine-grained tannins that spread across the palate. 44% cabernet sauvignon, 23% cabernet franc, 20% malbec, 9% merlot and 4% petit verdot. Try from 2026.
96 points, Claire Nesbitt, James Suckling (Oct 2024)
The 2022 MR de Compostella is a barrel selection from all five varieties, which are assessed blind and undergo trial blends. Those chosen blends are then evaluated against the previous five vintages. This has a gorgeous bouquet, quite understated at first, opening with red fruit, briar and a touch of wild mint mixed with potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, tensile and brimming with energy. A touch of black pepper and brown spices emerges as this fans out wonderfully toward the slightly medicinal finish.
94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Sep 2024)
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