2021 Laissez Faire Mencia
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Other Notes
Please note: due to high demand we have to limit sales to a maximum of 3 bottles.
The Wine
Mencia is a Spanish grape, from the north west region of Spain called Galicia. It is thought to be a descendant of Cabernet Franc. Black berry, earth and red flavours dominate the aromas. The palate is peppery and earthy with abundant but sweet tannins. Oak is understated.
Reviews
2022 vintage
2023 Perth Royal Wine Awards - Gold Medal
jancisrobinson.com November 2023 - 17+/20
2024 Winewise Championship - Silver Medal
2023 Royal Adelaide Wine Show - Bronze Medal
2023 Wine Show of Western Australia - Bronze Medal
2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin - 92 points
Antonio Gallani Vinous, Angus Hughson - 90 points
2021 vintage
2023 Ray Jordan WA Wine Review - 94 points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate - 93 points
Paul Edwards, The West Australian - 93 points
2022 Australian Alternate Varietals Show - Silver Medal
James Suckling - 91 points
2023 Wine Show of Western Australia - Bronze Medal
2022 WA Boutique and Single Vineyard Wine Show - Bronze Medal
2022 Sydney Royal Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
2022 Wine Show of WA - Bronze Medal
2023 Perth Royal Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
2018 vintage
2021 Halliday Wine Companion - 92 points
2019 Australian Alternative Varietals Wine Show - Gold Medal
Ray Jordan, The West Australian - 92 points
James Suckling - 91 points
Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show - Bronze Medal
Perth Royal Wine Show - Bronze Medal
2019 Wine Show of Western Australia - Bronze Medal
