"Finca La Cuesta is so young it's like a brut de cuve. This is a pure Mencia, aged in French oak barrels for a year. It seems to be more complete than the 2013, powerful, with better balance and emerging complexity. The palate is still marked by ageing, but you can feel the intensity and concentration of the vintage, coupled with a lovely acidity that brings good balance to this powerful style. A very promising vintage for Finca La Cuesta. " (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Luna Beberide
Cuvée
Finca La Cuesta
Vintage
2014
Designation
Bierzo
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Mencia
Terroirs
clay-limestone and decomposed slate soils on bedrock
Viticulture
reasoned: no herbicides or pesticides
Breeding
12 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
cherry red dress
Nose
spicy, ripe fruit aromas
Mouth
intense, concentrated and powerful
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with simmered red meats, Iberian charcuterie, etc.
Luna Beberide
Bierzo
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2016 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Finca La Cuesta is so young it's like a brut de cuve. This is a pure Mencia, aged in French oak barrels for a year. It seems to be more complete than the 2013, powerful, with better balance and emerging complexity. The palate is still marked by ageing, but you can feel the intensity and concentration of the vintage, coupled with a lovely acidity that brings good balance to this powerful style. A very promising vintage for Finca La Cuesta.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.2/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. RAPHAEL L. Published on 27/05/2019
A dense, concentrated wine that unfortunately does not leave a lasting impression...
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Note and review by M. JEAN CLAUDE D. Published on 19/08/2019
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Note and review by M. PATRICE K. Published on 05/08/2018
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Note and review by Mme SANDRINE N. Published on 05/04/2017
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Note and review by M. JEROME B. Published on 20/02/2017
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Note and review by M. SERGE S. Published on 22/11/2016
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