Pommard Premier Cru, Jane Eyre 2023 vs Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero 2021 currently starts £1.00 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £100.00 | £99.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Jane Eyre | Bodegas Vega Sicilia |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Tempranillo |
| Region | — | Ribera del Duero |
| Country | — | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Pommard Premier Cru, Jane Eyre 2023
The 2023 vintage at Jane Eyre Wines continues the tradition of producing refined and expressive wines with hallmark precision. Like 2022, 2023 was shaped by a warm growing season, but with the significant difference of ample rainfall when needed, keeping the soils well-nourished. The reds display lovely perfume, aromatics, and depth—qualities Jane prioritises in her Pinot Noirs—while the whites, after a slower start, have blossomed into vibrant, expressive examples of the vintage. "A blend of two historic vineyards, this wine balances the floral prettiness of Arvelets with the ripe, toasty complexity of Clos Blanc. Cassis and cherry dominate the nose, with fine, grippy tannins and a more structured palate that hints at excellent aging potential." Our note Jane’s use of whole-cluster fermentation increased in 2023, coupled with colder soaks at the start of fermentation. This approach has resulted in wines with richer colours and enhanced complexity. While the vintage is already showing expressive youthful charm, it also holds great potential for aging, making 2023 both approachable and collectible. The wines evolve quickly, offering fresh insights with each tasting.
Vega Sicilia Alion Ribera del Duero 2021
' Founded in 1864, 118 years before the Ribera del Duero region was demarcated, Vega Sicilia are and always have been the pace setters in the region. Taken over by the Alvarez family in 1982, they are without doubt Spain's most famous winery. Their 250 hectares of vines are planted with Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec. Impressively, the winery also has its own cooperage, where, using state-of-the-art machinery, the American oak barrels that Vega Sicilia uses to age its wines are produced. Winemaker's Notes: ''Alion embodies the diversity of Ribera del Duero. This wine represents a mosaic of personalities, with vineyards from the eastern border of the appellation (Soria) to the western end (the Vega Sicilia estate in Valbuena de Duero). During the ageing process, in concrete, barrels and oak vats, the different sites are blended to create a harmonious Ribera. 2021 was a vintage to savour. The wines developed gently and the winemaking flowed smoothly. It was a year to remember and one that we are very proud of. A balanced, silky and profound vintage.'' 12 months in barrels, concrete, and oak vats, and 18 months aging in bottle. '
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