2022 Bendito Destino Albillo Mayor 'Baños El Arenal' 750ml Bottle Cabernet Franc saline finish

saline finish

'' 99 Points

" 95pts - Mike Bennie

it's well worth seeking out

Needs two or three years to come around

2022 Bendito Destino Albillo Mayor 'Baños El Arenal' 750ml Bottle Cabernet Franc saline finishA remarkable single vineyard Albillo from Baos de Valdearados, planted in 1910 on pure limestone at 920 m. Goblet trained and east facing, the 0. 3 ha site is owned by three young brothers and cultivated by Bendito Destino. In 2022, just two barrels were made. The wine shows exceptional density and drive, with vibrant acidity, a strikingly low pH of 3. 12, and real elegance. Frosts in 2023 and 2024 halted further production, making the 2022 release