2022 Muchada-Leclapart Univers [JS94][WA93]

Producer: Muchada-Leclapart 
Region: Jerez, Spain  
Varietal: Palomino 
Year: 2022 

James Suckling, 94 Points 

"Reductive, chalky nose with tangy lime flavors. There is composed, natural sensibility despite the perception of slightly higher acidity than most palominos, rendering a crisp, bright mouth feel, for which the winemaker Alejandro Muchada credits the salinity and chalkiness. Sharp, yet so delicious and gastronomic. Low sulfur. The wine was topped up, so there is no flor influence here. Shows chalky soil and palomino character. 10.5%. Drink now." 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points 

"The 2022 Univers was produced with old Palomino from 0.9 hectares in Miraflores Baja, which is in the process of obtaining organic and biodynamic certifications. It was vinified in 3,000-liter iron vats that are lined with ceramic, where it rested with the full lees for 11 months. It has only 10.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.6 and 5.2 grams of acidity. It has a pale and slightly cloudy color, a clean and defined nose with hints of herbs and spices, a medicinal touch and with a medium-bodied palate with good balance and precise flavors. 6,650 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2023." 

Alcohol: 10.5% 

Demeter Certified Biodynamic 

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