This is actually very forward for a young Montrachet

The bouquet is subdued and graceful

as is usually the case

This compellingly deep but extremely backward wine is built for a long life in bottle but is not fun to drink today

There is a little heat on the palate that sticks out through the fruit

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes other_regions_australia This is actually very forwardThere is a new wine in Palacios's portfolio, and no, it's not a white. It's another red and, in the hierarchy, is more expensive than Finca Dof but cheaper than L'Ermita. The first vintage is the 2015 Les Aubaguetes, a single ancient vineyard in the village of Bellmunt that used to contribute to the blend of Les Terrasses. It's a blend of 80% Garnacha, 19% Cariena and 1% white grapesGarnacha Blanca and Macabeofermented with natural yeasts in foudre,