Cesar Marquez The best of Bierzo mixed case 2017

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Various
Country of Origin:	Spain
Grape Varietal:	Mencia and Godello
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	6 bottles
$263.70 Per Case ($43.95/btl)

Tasting Notes

César Marquez Perez has deep roots in Bierzo. His family founded the Castro Ventosa winery in 1752 and they still own it today. Thanks to that long history, he has access to many of the top sites in the region. He has grown up in the vines and wineries in Bierzo and has learned from his uncle Raul Perez highly regarded one of Spain's top winemakers.

Cesar Marques La Salvacion 2017 (2 Btl) 93 - Robert Parker

La Salvacion comes from 100+ year old Godello vines from 2 sites: Villafranca, south facing vineyard at 600 meters with sandy clay soils. Organic farming and hand harvested. La Salvacion is lush with excellent balance and character. Precise mineral and fine with a long seductive finish. Extremely high ageing potential reminiscent of Grand Cru Burgundy

Cesar Marquez Parajes 2018 (2Btl) 93 - Robert Parker

This is the appellation wine. A blend of 7 different villages around the Bierzo appellation. A great introduction to the style of César Márquez and one of the best values around. It is made up of 85% Mencia, 7% Alicante Bouschet, 8% White grapes and others (Old field blend) Vines are 80 – 120 years old.
Beautiful bouquet floral with blueberry and a herbaceous Irony undertone. The palate is super fine and precise excellent minerality and a long dry finish.

Cesar Marques Las Firmas 2017 (2 Btl) 93 - Robert Parker

Made up of 85% Mencia, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 5% White grapes and others (Old field blend)
old vines 80 – 120 years old. From two vineyard sites in Valtuille. A much richer lusher style than Parajes without sacrificing any of its elegance and freshness. A bit closed off will need some decanting to get those floral fruity aromas appear as well as soften it up a bit. An excellent example of what Bierzo has to offer not only in the short term but the long haul. Only 560 Bottles made.

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