2021 Luna Beberide Paixar

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 97 JG 95 WS 92
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2023

The vino de paraje from A Serra in Dragonte 2021 Paixar is as good as ever, with the austerity of the slate slopes and the old vines that deliver low yields of concentrated and characterful grapes. It has a moderate 13.5%...
JG 95

View From The Cellar, May 2023

As I have mentioned in the past, Paixar is Luna Beberide’s oldest vine cuvée, with these Mencía vines ranging from eighty-five to one hundred years of age! The vineyard is a south-facing hillside of weathered slate and...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, October 2023

A firm, medium-bodied red, with an herbaceous overtone of Mediterranean scrub and crushed pine accenting flavors of tangy blackberry and black plum as well as mineral and spice undertones. Fragrant on the fresh finish...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Spain
Region Castilla y Leon
Sub-region Bierzo
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Luna Beberide Paixar, a proprietary blend red wine from the Bierzo region in Castilla y Leon, Spain, is a noteworthy offering from the esteemed producer Luna Beberide. This wine is crafted from Mencía vines aged between 85 to 100 years, planted on a south-facing hillside of weathered slate. The 2021 vintage has garnered high praise from multiple reviewers, emphasizing its quality and potential for aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the 2021 Paixar an impressive score of 97 points. The review describes the wine as "as good as ever," highlighting the "austerity of the slate slopes and the old vines that deliver low yields of concentrated and characterful grapes." The review also notes its moderate alcohol content at 13.5%, contributing to a very fresh palate sensation. The vineyards are in the process of obtaining organic certification, with only 6,500 bottles produced. The review concludes by stating, "This is one of the most elegant vintages for this wine."

Wine Spectator also praised the 2021 Paixar, giving it a score of 92 points. The review characterizes it as a "firm, medium-bodied red" with an "herbaceous overtone of Mediterranean scrub and crushed pine" that complements flavors of "tangy blackberry and black plum," along with mineral and spice undertones. The finish is described as fragrant and fresh, with lingering floral herb and spice notes. The wine is suggested to be best enjoyed from 2025 through 2033, with 700 cases made and 175 cases imported.

John Gilman from View From The Cellar gave the 2021 Paixar a score of 95 points, calling it a "superb wine in the making." He describes a "complex aromatic constellation" including black raspberries, graphite, pomegranate, and a gorgeous base of slate minerality. The wine is noted for its deep, full-bodied character, superb core of black fruit, and impressive transparency and grip. Gilman concludes, "This may well be the finest young wine I have yet tasted from Luna Beberide."

Overall, the 2021 Luna Beberide Paixar is a remarkable wine with excellent reviews from respected critics, showcasing its elegance, complexity, and aging potential.