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Los Yelsones

Los Yelsones

A fresh and mineral red wine that impressed Parker’s tasters
Organic
Biodynamic
En Primeur
Los Yelsones
75 cl.
2025
75 cl.
2022
75 cl.
2021
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
La Rioja
Production area La Rioja
D.O.Ca. Rioja
Designation of Origin D.O.Ca. Rioja
Cuentaviñas
Winery Cuentaviñas
Contains sulphites
100% Tempranillo
Varieties 100% Tempranillo
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Los Yelsones 2025 en Primeur

Red wine Aged in wood Biodynamic and Organic. 18 meses en barricas de roble.

Los Yelsones 2025 envelops you with its deep ruby hue and greets the nose with intense aromas of ripe cherries and black plums, accompanied by a subtle hint of vanilla and spices, courtesy of its maturation in wood. On the palate, it is a full-bodied wine brimming with flavour, where dark fruits intertwine with notes of chocolate and a pleasant smoky touch. Fine and well-integrated tannins round off an elegant and persistent structure. This wine is recommended for those who appreciate a red with character and complexity, thanks to its harmonious balance between fruit and oak.

Style Los Yelsones
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Red meat

About Los Yelsones

Luis Gutiérrez, the esteemed wine critic for Spain at The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker), has been astounded by a collective of winemakers hailing from San Vicente de la Sonsierra, a village nestled within the eminent La Rioja Alta region. This group is making waves internationally with members such as Pedro Balda, Miguel and Enrique Cupiani, José Gil, and Eduardo Eguren.
 
Specifically, the latter, Eduardo Eguren, is the vintner behind the sophisticated Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones, a red wine crafted under the prestigious D.O.Ca Rioja designation. As a scion of the renowned Eguren family (Sierra Cantabria, Viñedos de Páganos, Teso la Monja), representing the fifth generation, Eduardo has embarked on an independent venture. With the support of his entrepreneurial partner, the Cuentaviña wineries were established, where the essence of the craft is rooted in the vineyard. "It's not about making wine, but rather cultivating it."
 
Like a tale spun by a storyteller, the wordplay gives rise to wines developed in La Raz, a plot located in Peciña. The soil of this hamlet, which dwindles to a single inhabitant in winter and rises to a population of thirty in summer, is perched at an altitude of 700 meters and is distinguished by two characteristic elements: moraines and yelsons. Moraines are accumulations of silt and soil left by glacial action, while yelsons are blocks of calcium carbonate that imbue the wines with freshness and balance.
 
It is within this context that Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones is born. This vibrant red wine, flourishing under an Atlantic climate, is harvested by hand in 15-kilogram boxes. The secret to its vinification lies in the French oak barrels. Here, the wine undergoes an initial fermentation and maceration process lasting 28 days. Afterwards, it is transferred to new 500-liter barrels to commence malolactic fermentation. It is within these very casks that the wine ages for 18 months, followed by a further 3 months of bottle maturation.
 
2025

Los Yelsones 2025 envelops you with its deep ruby hue and greets the nose with intense aromas of ripe cherries and black plums, accompanied by a subtle hint of vanilla and spices, courtesy of its maturation in wood. On the palate, it is a full-bodied wine brimming with flavour, where dark fruits intertwine with notes of chocolate and a pleasant smoky touch. Fine and well-integrated tannins round off an elegant and persistent structure. This wine is recommended for those who appreciate a red with character and complexity, thanks to its harmonious balance between fruit and oak.
2024

Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones 2024 invites you to embark on a journey through its profound qualities. As you bring it to your nose, an elegant symphony of aromas unfolds, encompassing the freshness of flowers and the delightful fruity notes of cherries and blackberries. On the palate, it is a delight with a well-balanced concentration and a harmony between subtle spices and a smoky touch that adds complexity. The integration of the fruity character with these spicy nuances makes each sip an exploration of elegance and depth, recommended for those moments where flavour and subtlety take centre stage.
2023

Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones 2023 is a red wine that stands out for its elegance. On the nose, it offers aromas of black fruits such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by subtle spice notes. On the palate, it presents fine tannins and a restrained maturity, making it very well-balanced. Its profile is concentrated, with a prolonged and pleasant finish. Ideal for those seeking a sophisticated and well-structured wine.                      
2022

Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones 2022 is an impressive red wine that has managed to captivate Parker's tasters. As is characteristic of Cuentaviñas, here we also find an exquisite mineral presence that accompanies without disturbing its delicious fruity aromas. On the palate it is powerful, with the oak integrating harmoniously with its red fruit and sweet spice flavours as it evolves. A powerful and elegant red wine, long, persistent and truly surprising.
2021
Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones 2021 unveils itself with an alluring vibrancy and charm. On the nose, it captivates with a bouquet of red fruits such as cherries and strawberries, intricately woven with a whisper of delicate spice. Upon the palate, it flows harmoniously, imparting a balanced acidity that elevates the fruity flavors and ensures a delightful finish. This red wine astonishes with its finesse and mirrors the quintessence of the fruit in its most unadulterated form.
 
2020

Cuentaviñas Los Yelsones 2020 is a smooth red wine. The nose is very expressive, with hints of minerals (obviously), red fruit and sweet spices. On the palate it is very elegant, with a pleasant texture. The finish is lingering and persistent.
2022
95+ Parker
2021
96 Parker
2020
95 Parker
96 Peñín
2019
95 Parker
96 Peñín
94 Suckling

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You are buying en primeur wine, which means you are buying at a better price because you pay now and you will receive it from April 2028, once the winery has finished processing it.
  • We send it to Liechtenstein with Planzer to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €14.95 with Planzer.
  • For orders over €161.60 shipping is free with Planzer.
No unpleasant surprises: what you pay at Decántalo is the final price, with no additional costs. The price is a final price that includes everything, all taxes in Liechtenstein, and import costs. So you can simply enjoy the wine.