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Pricey! Having said that, this is a really good expression with layers of complexities from the barrels, the ABV, blending of multiple expression etc....
This was a standout blanco. Bold, expressive, and unapologetically mineral driven. It feels rugged in the best way and really lives up to the Las Rocas name. On the nose, cooked agave comes through first, followed quickly by a strong mineral presence. Bright citrus and orange peel add some lift, while black pepper brings a bit of bite. There’s a clear vegetal and earthy backbone, with a distinctive wet cement note that gives it a raw, terroir forward character. On the palate, the cooked agave remains front and center, supported by intense minerality. Citrus and black pepper keep things lively, while mint adds a cooling contrast. Vegetal and earthy notes carry through, joined by that unmistakable wet cement character. Anise shows up subtly on the back end, along with brine, giving the finish a savory, mouthwatering quality that lingers. Overall, this is a bold, character driven blanco. If you love minerality and earthy complexity, this one really delivers. A memorable tequila that rewards slow, thoughtful sipping.
On the nose: floral notes dominate alongside agave, minerals, grapes, and citrus. The palate bursts with cooked agave up front, layered with black pepper, minerals, fruity sweetness, and grapes. The finish lingers with subtle red wine notes, pepper, and minerals, fading into a smooth, refreshing warmth that keeps the agave at the core. I’m not a huge wine fan, so I was skeptical of this one since it was aged in red wine barrels sourced from a winemaker in Bordeaux, France. I was pleasantly surprised as this one is a great balance where the agave is still at the forefront with a subtle wine influence.
Aroma: Cooked agave, earth, black pepper, vegetal, wet cement. Palate: Cooked agave, black pepper, vegetal, wet cement, minerals. Finish: Lingering minerals and wet cement with cooked agave and pepper. This bottle has a very nice finish. Montague is a brand that is using a unique resting process at NOM 1123 where they use concrete tanks (custom made concrete egg) to rest their tequila which gives it an awesome flavor! Great bottle just somewhat hard to find unless you’re in a state with a good tequila market. Snag a bottle if you find one!
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