Spain is frequently celebrated as a crucible of age-worthy, monumental reds, but the newly released 2022 Remelluri Blanco thoroughly rewrites the script on what high-altitude Rioja is capable of delivering. Conceived by visionary winemaker Telmo Rodríguez as his direct answer to the profound whites of Hermitage and Montrachet, this cuvée draws inspiration from his formative winemaking days alongside legends like Gérard Chave and the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel. Sourced from 8.66 hectares of certified organic and biodynamic plots clinging to the limestone foothills between 605 and 805 meters, this is an intricate field blend of indigenous and classic white varieties co-planted across regenerative, horse-tended soils. Yields hover at a minuscule 12.2 hectoliters per hectare, ensuring that intense natural concentration and structural rarity are etched into the core of every drop.

The cellar work remains an ode to patience and texture, with each micro-parcel vinified separately using native yeasts across neutral foudres, barrels, and concrete eggs before extended maturation in large casks. The resulting 2022 release stands as an undeniable global benchmark, securing an astonishing pair of 97-point reviews from both James Suckling and Master of Wine Tim Atkin. In the glass, it radiates crystalline tension, crushed limestone minerality, white orchard fruit, wild chamomile, and subtle roasted sesame, framed by a broad, waxen mouthfeel and a taut, saline finish that goes on for minutes. For collectors who measure great dry whites by the standard of Domaine Leflaive or Chave, Remelluri Blanco delivers the same level of soul, pedigree, and decades-long cellar trajectory.

Critical Acclaim:

97 Points, James Suckling

This has aromas of citrus, crusted salt and touches of ginger, seashells and stony austerity. The palate is fleshy, fresh, bright and medium- to full-bodied, with concentration and creamy, almost phenolic tension that together with the bright acidity adds depth and dimension. Serious and structured but pleasant and approachable. A joy to drink, but will evolve favorably over the years.

97 Points, Tim Atkin, Master of Wine:

Nine different varieties are used to produce this world-class white from the dream team of Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza, with Garnacha Blanca in the driving seat complemented by various Spanish and French grapes excluding Viura. This is among the best-ever releases, with jasmine and honeysuckle aromas, a palate of aniseed, pear, white peach, lime and lemongrass and a dab of oak spices.

96 Points, Wine Advocate

The white 2022 Blanco, produced with vines at high altitudes (between 605 and 805 meters above sea level). It's ripe, expressive and aromatic, with notes of acacia flowers, white fruit and pepper. It's tender and juicy, with spiciness and a creamy twist and ripeness reflecting the character of the very dry and warm year with 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.24 and 5.68 grams of acidity. It has a round and fleshy mouthfeel. It mixes varieties and different vinifications and matured in used barriques, foudres and concrete eggs for one year.