Lot: 6 Bottles – Godello 2023 (Raúl Pérez & Bodegas Estefanía, Bierzo, Spain) Overview & Provenance This exclusive lot brings together two of Bierzo’s greatest interpreters of the Godello grape — Raúl Pérez and Bodegas Estefanía — offering six bottles from the outstanding 2023 vintage. Comprising 3 bottles of “El Val” Godello 2023 from Castro Ventosa and 3 bottles of “Tilenus Entrecuestas” 2023, this selection reflects the tension, minerality, and layered precision that define Bierzo’s finest white wines. Vineyards & Winemaking El Val Godello 2023 – Castro Ventosa (Raúl Pérez) From vineyards rooted in calcareous and slate soils near Valtuille de Abajo, fermented spontaneously with native yeasts and aged on fine lees in oak foudres. The wine shows stunning balance between texture and salinity, illustrating Pérez’s mastery of precision winemaking. Robert Parker: 95+ points (2023) Entrecuestas Godello 2023 – Bodegas Estefanía (Tilenus) Crafted by Raúl Pérez in collaboration with the Estefanía family, this wine comes from high-elevation plots with a strong clay-limestone influence. Partial oak ageing and extended lees contact contribute to its creaminess and depth. Robert Parker: 94 points (2023) Tasting Profile Brilliant pale gold. Aromas of white flowers, stone fruit, and wet slate. The palate is expansive yet taut, with citrus zest, pear skin, and a vibrant mineral backbone. The finish is long, saline, and elegantly structured — a clear reflection of the Bierzo terroir’s mountainous purity. Cellar Condition & Provenance All bottles are maintained in optimal cellar conditions, with constant temperature and humidity, ensuring ideal preservation for aging. Labels, capsules, and corks are in pristine state. Collector & Investment Value The 2023 vintage marks a new pinnacle for Bierzo whites, with Raúl Pérez’s and Tilenus’s Godellos earning unprecedented praise from international critics. This lot represents a rare investment-grade selection from two of Spain’s benchmark producers. With limited production and soaring critical acclaim, these wines are poised for strong appreciation and hold exceptional potential as collector’s assets within the growing global market for fine Iberian whites.