2022 d’Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch Mencia 6 Pack

90 POINTS

Marcus Ellis - Halliday Wine Companion

After a little reduction blows off, varietal floral notes, both red and blue, play out, along with blueberries, tart mulberries, blood, kelp and iodine. This feels light on its feet for the alcohol, with a tilt more to mid-weight and perhaps a little less mid-palate intensity in this vintage, black-tea tannins firming the finish. This will no doubt be a keener prospect on release, as the bones are good.