Raúl Pérez is considered one of Spain's greatest winemakers, producing some of the country's most sought-after wines across multiple regions. Ultreia Saint Jacques comes from old-vine Mencía in Bierzo, northwest Spain, where slate soils and Atlantic influence create wines of remarkable elegance. The Saint Jacques vineyard sits on steep slopes at altitude, producing concentrated fruit with freshness. The 2021 vintage has had time to integrate and show complexity.
Red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with violet, mineral slate and subtle spice. Medium bodied with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. There's purity and precision here, showing restraint rather than power. Layers of complexity with floral, earthy and mineral notes. This is closer to Burgundian elegance than typical Spanish reds. Long, fine finish.
Serve slightly cool (14-16°C). Decant for 30 minutes to let it breathe. Pairs beautifully with duck, game birds, wild mushrooms, or aged cheeses. Drinking well now but built to age gracefully over 8-10 years.
Wine characteristics
Spain
Mencia
2021
Raul Perez
13.5%
Standard - 75cl
Cork
Tips
How to serve?
Serve at room temperature
Goes well with
Duck
Goes well with
Game
Goes well with
Pork
Goes well with
Sausage
Goes well with
Tapas
Goes well with
Vegetable
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Raúl Pérez takes nature very seriously. His priority is to exert the minimum influence on the grape, that’s how he understands wine. Observing every type of soil, each individual climate and the ripening times of every variety is the basis of his work, an endeavour that allows the wine to express itself without touching it, without any additives that transform it, taking the lead from the wood and leaving each vintage to modify itself, thus achieving non-standardized wines. This method of working leaves an unmistakable stamp on his wines, ideal for drinking from the moment they are put on the market and which, after 15 or 20 years in the bottle, continue to show character and freshness.
Pérez produces wines in his own way, both in Spain and in other parts of the world, respecting nature. On his own, in collaboration or advising, he only embarks on exciting projects, creating his own style that has allowed him to boast more than 200 labels on the list of The Wine Advocate, drawn up by the prestigious American critic Robert Parker.
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