Bodegas Exopto Rioja La Mimbrera de Exopto 2021 south-eastern Perhaps the finest 30 year

Perhaps the finest 30 year old we ever tasted — layers of caramel

This 100% Pinot Noir cuvee comes from the Les Crayeres vineyard in Ambonnay that was planted in 1946

While never overpowering

Late ripening and medium bodied

again with many fragrant hints of fruit followed by minerals and spice

Bodegas Exopto Rioja La Mimbrera de Exopto 2021 south-eastern Perhaps the finest 30 yearTom Puyaubert has long been a cheerleader for Graciano grown in Riojas Atlantic influenced terroirs, where it accounts for barely 2% of total plantings. The small parcel, within the existing, old vine La Mimbrera vineyard, was planted at 5,000 vines ha and holds sentimental value for its grower; it was the first vineyard Puyaubert planted in balos. The grapes were destemmed and fermented naturally in old oak. The wine spent two weeks on skins and aged