Vintage: 2023 |D.O. Bierzo | Format: 3000 ml (Doble Magnum/Jeroboam) |Score: 98 Tim Atkin
The Paixar "A Serra" 2023 in format Doble Magnum (3 litres) represents the ultimate expression of luxury and heroic viticulture from Bierzo. Presented in an exclusive wooden box, this monumental format is the ultimate gem for collectors and grand celebrations. Containing the equivalent of 4 standard bottles, the wine enjoys exceptional thermal inertia and protection against oxidation, allowing the high-altitude Mencía to reach unparalleled levels of elegance and complexity over time.
Extreme Viticulture: It comes from the site "A Serra" in Dragonte, with vines located between 700 and 1,000 metres in altitude on pure slate soils.
Supreme Ageing Format: The Doble Magnum is the most coveted format by experts for long-term ageing, ensuring a slow and majestic evolution.
18 Months Ageing: A long stay in French oak and a bottling without filtration ensure the total integrity of this cult wine.
Visual Phase: Deep cherry colour, almost opaque, with a very high layer and a shine that denotes its excellent health.
Olfactory Phase: An imposing nose where the minerality of the slate merges with balsamic notes, exotic spices, and the essence of the low Bercian mountains.
Gustatory Phase: On the palate, it is a complete and robust wine. The perfect union between the rusticity of the Dragonte terroir and the silky finesse of the Mencía stands out.
Finish: Infinitely long, complex, and deeply marked by the Atlantic character of the 2023 vintage.
This format houses one of the most acclaimed wines of the year in Spain:
98 Points– Tim Atkin.
96+ Points– Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate).
This Double Magnum in wooden box is much more than a wine; it is an investment and an object of admiration. It is the ideal centrepiece for unforgettable events or the ultimate gift for the most discerning connoisseurs.
Suggested pairing for special occasions:
This format invites sharing with substantial dishes:
Game: Stewed roe deer or wild boar.
Premium Red Meats: A grilled, matured beef ribeye.
Artisan Cheeses: Its mineral power finds its soulmate in the Vallelongo Black Cow Cheese, creating a pairing that lingers in the memory.
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