Bozal Ancestral Cupreata

Verdict

The Bozal ancestral papalote is a real argument for paying a premium over the standard Bozal range. Ancestral certification requires strict adherence to traditional methods – clay still, wild yeast fermentation, no industrial shortcuts, which most large brands don't commit to even on specialty bottles. That the category's ancestral pool includes Guerrero papalote at all is a producer thesis worth supporting; Bozal's execution is disciplined enough to earn its own tier. Consensus 4.5 is close to our read.

Tasting notes

Nose: Dark fruit, hot slate, wildflower, faint smoke

Palate: Layered and mineral at 47.9% – ancestral certification means every production step stayed traditional

Finish: Very long, drying, warm

The bottom line

The Bozal to buy when standard Bozal isn't ambitious enough