Bonete Raicilla Costa is a blend of 60% Angustifolia Haw and 40% Rhodacantha, These agave are roasted underground and then distilled twice in wooden stills carved from the sacred Oyamel tree, hence the front label.
The resulting spirit is wild and powerful with unparalleled depth and racing acidity. A unique example of what Jalisco has to offer locally called as "vino", but officially marketed as 'Raicilla' to prevent confusion with the state's other agave spirit, tequila. No one is confusing these two products!
This Raicilla is savoury with olive brine aromas and smoky BBQ flavours.
This is a lovely drop of Merlot, demonstrating the wine skills of the Languedoc Roussillon area. I holidayed in the region some years ago and loved their wines - great to see them this side of the world and available. Versatile, easy drinking. So good my neighbour has also bought a case after tasting mine!
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Chateau La Croix de Chereau, Lussac Saint Emilion 2019 Neville K.