Macabeo 'El Jardín de las Iguales'

Score

98

"The white 2021 El Jard¡n de las Iguales Macabeo is truly spectacular. I tasted it next to all the other vintages of this wine, and I believe it's the nicest so far. It has complexity and depth, layered and nuanced, precise, clean like a laser cut, with a vibrant palate, pungent flavors and acidity that makes you salivate, with tension and backbone. The first vintage, the 2016, is still young and lively, and there's a lot more precision here; so, I guess this is going to age for a long time in bottle. It fermented and aged in a 1,000-liter oak foudre for one year."

Score

17+

"Complex and concentrated, with a yellow-fruit core, orange blossom and roasted almonds. The gentle grippy texture and very bright acidity make it very appealing and make me think of enjoying it with food. The finish is very long, perfumed and pleasantly nutty. (FG)"