2023 Luna Beberide 'Paixar' Dragonte Vina de Vaca Mencia Bierzo, Spain Hautes Cotes de Beaune the soft texture all wrapped

the soft texture all wrapped in spice

spicy-floral and Traminer-like bouquet of white and yellow stone fruits

Initially still slightly reductive

This has always been and still is the best value in the Ghostwriter line-up

The nose is elegant and offers a fine richness

2023 Luna Beberide 'Paixar' Dragonte Vina de Vaca Mencia Bierzo, Spain Hautes Cotes de Beaune the soft texture all wrappedA good Bierzo with aromas of wild berries, wild mulberries, stemmy herbs, agave and white pepper. Fruity but not superficial, with herbal, peppery complexity and nicely chewy, stemmy tannins. Lengthy finish. Drink from 2026. James Suckling