like the Les St

Just very slightly austere

while still having plenty of character

my sample of the '99 Cuvee Imperiale was plagued by a raw wood quality that dried its finish

velvety structure melding beautifully with the fruit notes while the charcoal-edged finish smolders nicely

Lopez Heredia, Tondonia Rosado Gran Reserva Size:3x750ml like the Les St60% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo, 10% Viura. Ageing for four years in oak barrels, clarified using egg white. 14,000 bottles. What complexity! I love the aromatic palate that unfolds in this wine! Very tertiary fruit, ripe, even cooked. The aromas of cedar, tea and wood are prominent, but are very nice and fine. A tertiary ros. A balsamic touch on the palate. A wonderful wine of classic and woody style. On the palate, it's nutty, with orange peel and