2022 | Teso La Monja 'Almirez' | Toro Caparzo as the finish lingers atop

as the finish lingers atop tannins amid vanilla

this iconic Champagne's latest iteration is as beautiful as ever

brambly berry aromas with some dusty wood and chocolate notes are followed in the mouth by super-fresh acidity

There’s a leathery garrigue-type aspect to the finish that suggests it will continue to develop well 15-20 years from here

with notes of toasted sesame seeds even if the wine only spent 10 months in wood

2022 | Teso La Monja 'Almirez' | Toro Caparzo as the finish lingers atopA brooding Toro that manages to deliver lots of fruit while it maintains freshness and good acidity. Aromas of blue fruit, dark cherries, cocoa powder, hibiscus, minerals and spices. Full bodied and structured, showing nicely chewy tannins that are tight grained but not aggressive. Excellent freshness. Give it one more year to resolve. 92 Pts James Suckling