Rías Baixas Albariño 'Lagar de Cervera'

Score

93

"Grapefruit zest and underripe white peaches on the nose, with a lift of brine. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with tender texture and linear acidity, complemented by a saline thread and tightly wound fruit. Focused, refreshing and energetic. Drink now."

Score

93

"A straight, linear, focused Albariño with searingly good acidity, texture, and modest weight, the 2024 Albariño Lagar De Cervera also offers a generous mouthfeel. Coming from the warmer climate of O Rosal, with the tension and verticality of the Salnes Valley, the fruit is blended together and aged on the lees five months in stainless steel. A voluminous, mineral-driven white grown in granitic soils, it lingers in complex layers of apple, melon, and almond. Drink now through 2032."

Score

93

"The 2024 Albariño Lagar de Cervera is from Rosal and Salnés, Rías Baixas. It combines rose, peach, lime and apple aromas on the nose. This is medium-bodied, with balanced acidity and smooth texture. Its pronounced malic freshness enlivens the palate. The 2024 is a fine regional blend that captures the strengths of north and south."

Score

92

"The entry-point Albariño from this La Rioja-owned bodega is an 80/20 blend of grapes from the contrasting O Rosal and Val do Salnés sub-regions. Now made without any malolactic fermentation, this is yeasty, approachable and appealingly aromatic, showing flavours of melon and peach and enough acidity to lift and freshen the finish. 2025-28"

Score

93

"This light-straw-colored wine has a nose of mango, pineapple and just-picked roses. A nice floral note underlies toasted pineapple, white-peach, herbes de Provence and roasted fennel-bulb flavors. A soft note of sea spray remains on the taste buds alongside shimmering acidity. Editors™ Choice. "M.D."

Score

93

"Not a fruity albarino, but rather more serious, with a prominent, briny, sea salt note, plus oyster shells and a touch of white blossoms. Chalky and more closed and linear than the Pazo de Seoane, with a focused, saline finish. Pure and gastronomic. A blend of albarinos from O Rosal and Salnés. Drink now."

Score

93

"The 2023 Albariño Lagar de Cervera was sourced from Rosal and Salnés. It offers enticing aromas of pear, green apple, rose, orange blossom and white peach. Smooth and expansive on the palate, the 2023 boasts fine tension that stretches out its fruit-driven, delicate flavors. This is a primary yet complex Albariño."

Score

92

"Floral, honeyed, creamy nose with hints of saltiness. Succulent on the palate, full of energy, juicy and lemon, green apple fruit. Layered with green herbs, raspberries, and passion fruit. Loads of aniseed on finish."

Score

92

"Lagar de Cervera's biggest-volume Albari¤o uses grapes from 35 different parcels in O Rosaland the Salnšs Valley, which provide "texture" and "salinity", respectively, according toJulio S enz. Made in substantial volumes of 200,000 bottles this has attractive citrusand tutti frutti flavours, an undertone of stony minerality and a bright finish. 2024-27."

Score

92

"Expressive and bright, showcasing a mix of crisp stone fruits, smashed pears and apples, and a squeeze of citrus. Poised and mouthwatering with intensity and an impressively long, fresh finish. 92 Points " Elaine Chukan Brown"

Score

91

Score

91