Tasting together with Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2012. Same producer, same region, pure Tempranillo. Still big wine but less elegant than Vega and not so round and balanced.
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Great tempranillo on the modern side of the spectrum (full, dense) but not over the top (not too much wood influence). Compared to Valbuena, very interesting to compare the difference in style. Alion is more full throttle, whereas Valbuena is more elegant, fine, more classically styled
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Nez intense d'arômes balsamiques...cèdre, de bois de grange, d'écorce, soupçon d'eucalyptus, de fruits rouges bien mûrs et de cannelle, ainsi que des arômes empyreumatiques. Un vin souple et texturé, mûr, ample et rond. Saveurs de fruits mûrs et d'épices...influence du bois, et de fumé. Finale moyenne à longue sur des notes de griottes. 92+
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4/2/2024 - Jacek P Likes this wine: 94 Points
Tasting together with Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2012. Same producer, same region, pure Tempranillo. Still big wine but less elegant than Vega and not so round and balanced.
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11/7/2023 - Kris G Likes this wine: 93 Points
smoky touch, lovely acids, black fruits, herbs during aftertaste, great wine!
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9/27/2023 - Vinogan(s) Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great tempranillo on the modern side of the spectrum (full, dense) but not over the top (not too much wood influence). Compared to Valbuena, very interesting to compare the difference in style. Alion is more full throttle, whereas Valbuena is more elegant, fine, more classically styled
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8/31/2023 - ChateauDutremble Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nez intense d'arômes balsamiques...cèdre, de bois de grange, d'écorce, soupçon d'eucalyptus, de fruits rouges bien mûrs et de cannelle, ainsi que des arômes empyreumatiques. Un vin souple et texturé, mûr, ample et rond. Saveurs de fruits mûrs et d'épices...influence du bois, et de fumé. Finale moyenne à longue sur des notes de griottes. 92+
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5/30/2023 - Jacek P wrote: 93 Points
This wine needs to be decanted 2-3 hours still. Otherwise it is not showing it's full potential. Parker rate 95
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