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Garmón have now created Tim Atkin MW's "favourite release yet" with their new 2018 vintage, scoring a massive 98 points from him, the same as Vega Sicilia Unico 2011, 95 points from Decanter's Simon Field MW, and double 95 points from the Wine Advocate Luis Gutiérrez and Vinous's Josh Raynolds.
Coming from up to 100 year old vines nearly exclusively between 800-1,000 metres above sea level, Field praises this "unique, pure and powerful" Ribera as an "eloquent statement from a winemaker who rejoices in old high-altitude vines". Although the estate is not certified, they farm biodynamically so the amazing terroir of their vineyards can really shine through in this 100% Tempranillo. "Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined" (TA), the subtle hint of French oak is craftily hidden and the "thrilling freshness" (TA) adds a 'persuasive lift' (DC) on the finish.
It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera.
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2035
Displays the purity, power and elegance for which the Garcia family is known. Aromas of blue and black fruit, spliced with French oak, hints of balsam and a persuasive lift. Unique, pure and powerful; an eloquent statement from a winemaker who rejoices in old high-altitude vines.
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2030
Reviewer Name: Simon Field MW
Deep, brilliant violet. Expansive cherry, blueberry, potpourri and exotic spice qualities on the intensely perfumed nose; vanilla and woodsmoke nuances add complexity. Deep, sweet and focused on the palate, offering powerful red and dark berry compote, lavender pastille and licorice flavors and a suave floral overtone. A spicy nuance gains strength on the long, energetic and youthfully tannic finish, which leaves smoke and mineral notes behind.
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035
Reviewer Name: Josh Raynolds
Review Date: 1st February 2021
The only wine they produce here, the 2018 Garmón is pure Tempranillo from different villages with a continental climate, old organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards that are not certified. It fermented by village with indigenous yeasts and matured in 225-liter French oak barrels for 20 months. This reflects the cooler character of the year, and they maybe used a little more used oak (50/50). The wine is fresher, has a lot more acidity and is aromatic and open, with a better balance without losing structure. This is the finest wine they have produced so far, and they told me this is the kind of wine they wanted to make in Ribera del Duero, the Mauro style with finesse and elegance. It brought me to the character of the wines from yesteryear, rustic but with elegance, full of character and with energy and aging potential. 50,120 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2020.
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2030
Reviewer Name: Luis Gutiérrez
Review Date: 30th June 2021
