2021 Gaba do Xil Tinto Mencía, Telmo Rodríguez RiojaAlta Founded by Francis Abécassis and

Founded by Francis Abécassis and now managed with the involvement of his daughter Elisabeth

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it captures that sunlit Alsatian balance between ripe fruit and effortless elegance

The Chaski Petit Verdot from Perez Cruz is a superb example of this little known grape variety

A swirl of very fine bubbles is reflected in a creamy style of Champagne with developed biscuity notes from extended ageing on the lees and a lovely long and savoury finish

2021 Gaba do Xil Tinto Mencía, Telmo Rodríguez RiojaAlta Founded by Francis Abécassis andSlate Bloom This is Galician Menca with freshness, perfume and a lovely wild fruited edge. From Valdeorras, it opens with raspberry, red cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by violet, pepper, dried herbs, earth and a cool stony mineral line. It is bright and aromatic rather than heavy, with that Atlantic Spanish energy that makes Menca so compelling. The palate is juicy, fresh and finely balanced, with red and black fruit carried by lively acidity