LE ROI DES MONTAGNES CUVEE 2017 - PAPARGYRIOU WINERY

The highly limited Le Roi Des Montagnes Cuvée 2017 is indisputably a king descended from the mountain, rightfully earning its place in our glasses and in our hearts. These are the very last bottles of a truly great vintage!

Yiannis Papargyriou is one of the most ambitious and promising Greek producers. He has managed, though young, to create his own personal style. A style that you recognize with the first sip and say "Papargyriou knocked the ball out of the park again". Cuvee consists of an amazing blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon and complemented by Touriga Nacional and Mavrodaphne, each giving its own distinctive features. Traditionally high in alcohol since its base is overripe grapes, it gives concentration and structure lessons. The 20 month - maturation in barrels of 300 lt French oak adds complexity and manages to soften the tannins giving them an unexpected velvety feel. The unfiltered, with minimal interventions wine, is bottled in a beautiful, award-winning bottle. Le Roi Des Montagnes Cuvee by Papargyriou Winery, though incredibly young yet, is already wonderfully enjoyable today. 

Whenever you drink it, it is always delightful and charming. Just make sure you get it before it’s gone...

With its deep and dense purple color, it impresses while still in the glass.

Rich, evolving nose with cherry, mature strawberry and gooseberry jam followed by spicy aromas black pepper, vanilla, and tobacco. Fresh soil, violet and herbal hints of black tea continue the aromatic parade. Then comes eucalyptus, milk chocolate, and roasted coffee. You will surely discover something new while you wait. Leave some in the bottle and return for it tomorrow.

Rich, tasty on the palate with intensity and velvety texture. The elaborately crafted tannins are perfectly balanced with the noticeable acidity and traditional pinched alcohol which does not feel unfamiliar or chokes the fruit. Cherry and ripe strawberry feel like they were dipped in pepper and remain in the mouth in the long-lasting aftertaste.