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Cíes Blanco 2024Rodrigo Méndez - 75 cl.

95 R. Parker
Biological
Cíes Blanco
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A small side project by Rodrigo Méndez of Forjas del Salnés. It concerns a vineyard of old Albariño vines of around 70 years old on granite and sandy ... read more
Region:
Galicia
Appellation:
D.O. Rias Baixas
Wine estate:
Rodrigo Méndez
Wine colour:
White
Alcohol content:
13 %
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21,24 € /pc
17,55 € excl. VAT
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Product info
A small side project by Rodrigo Méndez of Forjas del Salnés. It concerns a vineyard of old Albariño vines of around 70 years old on granite and sandy soils, located in the village of Meaño.
Vinification
50% of the cuvée is aged in stainless steel tanks and 50% in vats, for 8 months. No malolactic fermentation in order to preserve the freshness and tension of the wine.
Storage potential
Drink as from: 2025
Best moment: 2026-2027
Until: 2029
To serve
Served chilled in a large glass.
Trial analysis
There is more minerality and tension here than in your average exotic fruit-driven Albariño. Very large on the palate, very log long. Its good acidity will ensure that this wine can age well.
Flavor profile
Wood None Aged in wood barrels Heavily aged in wood barrels Acidity Low acidity Balanced High acidity Fruitiness Low fruitiness Balanced High fruitiness Structure Elegant Balanced Full-bodied
Reviews
R. Parker (95/100)

One of the few 2024s in bottle was the 2024 Cíes, a village Albariño from different soils and expositions fermented in neutral barrels of different sizes, where it matured for eight months. The year is characterized by good ripeness; this has 13.3% alcohol and notable balancing acidity and freshness. It's clean, expressive and serious, with a salty twist and a faint bitter twist in the finish.

James Suckling (93/100)

This has notes of white peaches and citrus zest. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, angular and precise, with great fruit volume yet an equally austere, mineral finish.

Wine estate

Rodrigo Méndez, often called Rodri, is the winemaker behind Forjas del Salnés in Rías Baixas. Alongside this estate, he also produces a small range of wines under his own name. These are white wines made from old Albariño vines, sourced from different plots and soil types. Production is always very limited.

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