The Remondo winery Rioja Palacios is a family business linked to wine production for four generations. One of the most notable members of this family is Álvaro Palacios, who also make wines in Priorat (L'Ermita, Finca Dofí, Les Terrasses) and El Bierzo (Corullón, La Faraona, Petalos). Now with Remondo they have a very modern Rioja house on the map.

The grapes for this Plácet come from Valtomelloso in Rioja Oriental. The vineyard, 4 hectares with a limestone soil, is located on the foothills of Mount Yerga with an eastern / southeastern exposition. The vines are on average 35 years old. There is a Mediterranean climate, but the altitude of 550 meters ensures cooler nights. The wine consists of 100% viura, the main white grape of Rioja. The vineyard is organically farmed and harvested by hand. After a careful selection of the trusses and partial defermentation, the grapes undergo an eight-hour skin soak. The grapes are then destemmed, crushed and pressed. The alcoholic fermentation then takes place in large 2000 liter wooden foeders at a low temperature. There is no malolactic fermentation (but this can vary from year to year). Finally, the wine is aged for nine months in oval oak barrels before being bottled.

In the glass, this Rioja Blanco doca Organic 'Plácet' by Palacios Remondo has a beautiful golden yellow color with ripe pear, apple, white peach, honey, brioche and a spicy hint of fennel and chamomile. In the mouth the wine has a nice balance between the full, creamy body and the fine acids with a nice concentration and depth. Great with lobster. Also delicious with sea bass in beurre blanc.

94/100 Parker