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Solera Pedro Ximénez 1905 75cl

DO | Montilla-Moriles | Spain
CHF 491.85

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1905
Critics scores
99 Robert Parker
The NV 1905 Pedro Ximénez Solera Fundacional Lot B 2016 is nothing short of spectacular. Black, opaque, dense and thick as (used) motor oil, it just tints the glass and sticks to its sides with brown chocolate-colored tears and a complex nose full of spices (clove, nutmeg), tobacco, balsamic aromas (old furniture, incense, wet ebony wood) and a core of bitter Belgian chocolate from the best chocolatiers you can think of (and I can think of Pierre Marcolini!). There is something reminiscent of the old traditional acetos from Módena, from that long aging in wood (it's around 80/90 years of average age) with a dense palate that is not that sweet after all, and even has a savory (cracked peppercorns), tasty component that makes it very complete - a dessert on its own. It has balance within its powerful and concentrated style, which is the key to greatness here. This is 11.5% alcohol, which greatly contributes to its harmony and balance. You would never guess the 525 grams of sugar it has; the acidity is also concentrated, reaching the 6.13 grams (measured in tartaric acid). This will keep forever, even when you crack the bottle open. 1,000 bottles were filled in January 2016.
Producer
Bodegas Perez Barquero
Situated in the finest areas of the Sierra de Montilla and Moriles Alto, Bodegas Pérez Barquero offers a wide range of quality fortified and sweet wines. Founded in 1905, the vineyards lie between the Guadalquivir, Guadajoz and Genil rivers in Andalucía. The combination of geographical and climatic conditions creates the ideal environment to cultivate the Pedro Ximénez varietal – which is their main grape. While the 100-hectare estate also grows other aromatic red and white varieties, Pérez Barquero is best known for their Pedro Ximénez creations. The bodegas very rare bottles of Amontillado, Oloroso and PX NV Soleras, with the oldest wines dating back to 1905, are as good as it gets. Robert Parker notes “Pérez Barquero is one of the greatest and most consistent wineries in the whole of Andalucía and they deserve a much higher recognition for their great wines.”