Cesar Marquez Parcelas del Bierzo Mencia Parajes 2023 NO20231018 Francia is unmistakable in its

Francia is unmistakable in its strength and structure

Matured in both bourbon and Sherry casks

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Cesar Marquez Parcelas del Bierzo Mencia Parajes 2023 NO20231018 Francia is unmistakable in itsCsar Mrquez grew up inside Bierzo's renaissancenephew and protg of the legendary Ral Prez, and heir to a family winery founded in 1752. "Parajes" is his entry into the range, but there's nothing entry level about the fruit: it's blended from dozens of old vine plots, some over a century old, scattered across nine villages. That's cru quality material poured into an everyday bottle. Made from Menca with a handful of native field blend grapes, it's