The Galatrona 2021 is a rich, deep, and expansive wine with remarkable depth of texture and structure. Black fruits, sage, lavender, mocha, and toasted herbs are all amplified in this powerful Merlot. Readers will need to be patient, as this wine will require a number of years to reach its peak. A complex and dynamic Galatrona, the 2021 is simply superb." (Vinous 2024)
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Eye
Deep purple color, clear and bright
Nose
Intense and expansive, seductive aromas of black cherry, mirabelle plum, and licorice, also offering complex notes of mocha and leather.
Mouth
High concentration of aromas, silky yet firm tannins, harmonious and textured, with flavors blending fresh flowers, fruit, and spices to create a complex and energetic whole, with a long and intense finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2042
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it on a mushroom tart, with truffade, or a nice piece of beef...
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 97/100
About wine:
The wine is a brilliant purple color and has wonderful aromas of black cherry and blackcurrant with floral notes—this 100% Merlot is wonderfully fragrant and inviting. Smooth, full-bodied, and truly seductive on the palate, it is almost sensual with its silky yet gripping tannins, beautifully ripe blackcurrant and cherry fruit, and crisp, crunchy acidity that is neither too sharp nor too obvious, but lifts the palate and adds a thrill and wonderful freshness to the overall expression. Beautifully presented, harmonious, balanced, and thoroughly enjoyable from the first sip to the last. A magnificent wine, intense yet energetic, full of flavors and textural nuances. Totally unbeatable, although it has great potential for improvement with age. The wine spent 18 months in French oak barrels and casks, 30% of which were new. 2026-2042
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 97/100
About wine:
The nose presents a vast world of savory aromas, ranging from sanguine to metallic, woody and earthy, with cranberries, currants, and dark berries offering a sweet contrast. The palate is lively, with the warmth of earth and barely ripe fruit, and austere tannins that promise good aging potential. An absolutely acrobatic feat for a Merlot.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 98/100
About wine:
The Galatrona 2021 is a rich, deep, and expansive wine with remarkable depth of texture and structure. Black fruits, sage, lavender, mocha, and toasted herbs are all amplified in this powerful Merlot. Readers will need to be patient, as this wine will need a number of years to reach its peak. A complex and dynamic Galatrona, the 2021 is simply superb. 2028-2041
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 98/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
The aromas are very distinct, with dried flowers such as lavender and violet. A hint of sage too. Black berries and black olive skin. The palate is full-bodied, but linear and energetic, with very fine tannins and fantastic length. The finish is fresh and lively. Best after 2026.
Falstaff
Wine rated (2024 guide) 100/100
About wine:
Dark ruby red color. Finely spiced nose, blackcurrant, subtle earthy notes, plus a hint of dried rose petals and a touch of cigar box. On the palate, a fruity texture intertwined with juicy, consistent tannins, elegant fluidity, and a long, juicy finish with subtle spicy notes, still a little young.
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