Red2019
L'Ermita Velles Vinyes
Álvaro Palacios · Priorat, Spain
94
Aggregate Score
Based on 5 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
🏅Parker 95+🏅Jancis Robinson 19/20
Critic Scores
Decanter (2019)95
Robert Parker (2019)93
Wine Enthusiast (2019)94
Tim Atkin (2019)93
James Suckling (2019)95
Tasting Notes
Intense minerality with wild herbs, black cherry, slate, and balsamic. Full-bodied yet astonishingly fresh with a thrilling, electric finish.
Our Review
L'Ermita, from ancient Garnacha vines on terraced slate slopes, is one of Spain's greatest wines. Álvaro Palacios coaxes extraordinary mineral depth from this dramatic landscape.
Food Pairings
Grilled octopusLamb chopsRoasted peppers
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
Aging Potential
10-25 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Álvaro Palacios
- Region
- Priorat
- Sub-Region
- Priorat
- Country
- Spain
- Grape
- Garnacha, Cariñena
- Appellation
- Priorat DOCa
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price
- $600
- Price Range
- Ultra-Premium
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