Domaines Lupier La Dama 2010

The 2010 La Dama Vinas Viejas is sourced from the more calcareous and stony plots of pure old-vine, dry-farmed Garnacha. It has an intoxicating nose that is extremely aromatic and the musky violets, malt, cardamom and organic, earthy notes akin to humus, peat and malt are intermixed with notes of wild red berries. The palate is very rich, a little decadent, medium-bodied and superbly balanced with freshness, penetrating flavors, and a clean, persistent finish. This is a superb Garnacha, showing great compromise between ripeness and freshness, the Mediterranean warmth and the Atlantic precision. Bravo! Drink 2014-2018. Score - 94. (Luis Gutierrez, erobertparker.com, June 2014)