They now own 100% of the grapes used for the El Rapolao and the 2021 La Vizcaína El Rapolao, from the youngest vines in the paraje. There is a change from the previous year, as this time they used a 1,500-liter oak foudre to age part of the wine. It's a very clean year, with some notes of toasty sesame seeds, produced with a short maceration and moderate extraction. They put the wine in barrel after 45 days of maceration, and they feel they have been able to keep more freshness in the wine. It did show very well, with an iron touch and some slightly dusty tannins. It does have a rustic and earthy touch.- LG

Reminiscent of old-school Cornas, this is finely knit and enticing, with a fragrant profile of crushed pine and rosemary, leather, singed cedar, iron and stone layered with steeped raspberry and white peach fruit. Fresh and focused, with light, dusty tannins showing on the creamy, spiced finish. Drink now through 2030. 125 cases made, 75 cases imported.