Envínate Taganan Parcela Margalagua 2024

Envínate Taganan Parcela Margalagua 202498+ points Wine Advocate The 2024 Tganan Parcela Margalagua starts quite closed and is subtler. They have fine tuned the work in the vineyard and with the lees, and the wines have gained in precision and complexity. 2024 is a lighter vintage than 2023, and the wine has an ethereal character that I like very much. This comes from red basalt soils with more iron but with a sandy texture that gives finesse, and it comes from ancient vines, a field blend

showcasing the varietal's characteristic vibrancy and depth

The fruit is prominent

they further demonstrate just how relevant the wisdom of ancient wine traditions can resonate in our modern time

Over the last 5 vintages I think this is the one I prefer between the 2 traditions

and it has complete ripeness and good acidity

chamomile and green melon nuances

and here the tables are turned

Hints of spice

Willamette Valley AVA: McMinnvilleVineyard: Brittan VineyardMaturation: 10 months in French oak

with the assistance of technical consultant Michel Chevré

This is ripe without excess and has a low pH of 3

Composition: Pinot Noir (Dijon clones 114