Ultreia, Saint Jacques, Bierzo, 2022

Name: Ultreia, Saint Jacques, Bierzo
Brand: Raúl Pérez
Price: 189.47 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2018 2022

justerini & brooks tasting note

“Saint Jacques is by far the most important wine I make” and is a true old vines blend from all over Bierzo, primarily from 85% clay and 15% sandy sites, fermented in traditional oak tronconic vats (ex-Vega Sicilia) with 70-80% whole bunches and kept on the skins for 2 months before pressing into a combination of barrique and vat for further ageing. Mencia based but picked according to the natural field composition, therefore including smaller proportions of Alicante Bouschet, Trousseau, Palomino, and other wild grapes. One of Spain’s most exciting entry-level wines. Named after the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage (aka Chemin de Saint Jacques) which passes through the Bierzo region.

critic reviews

93/100Luis Gutierrez,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The young 2022 Ultreia Saint Jacques was selected from 10 vineyards, mostly cooler places because of the warmer year. The nose is harmonious and subtle, and it doesn't show any excess ripeness or heat. In fact, it is most impressive. It fermented with 100% full clusters and matured in used oakbarrels and foudresfor 14 months. The palate is medium-bodied, with a juicy texture and very fine tannins. It has a lot of fruit, but with time, it develops more complexity, with notes of fennel and aromatic herbs. There are some 240,000 bottles of this. So, availability should not be a problem.

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date of review 06/2024