Available as Both Plata & Reposado Expressions from El Arenal, Jalisco; a Celebration of Terroir
Corona del Mar, CA (April 28, 2026) – Lágrimas del Valle, the award-winning tequila which celebrates “terroir,” has launched its newest vintage, “La Mesa del Charco.” The Plata and Reposado expressions represent the brand’s inaugural Single Estate Tequila and sixth field harvested. Every bottling carries a familiar profile but is distinctly unique in both flavor and aroma.
Lágrimas del Valle is produced in collaboration with Tequila Cascahuin (NOM 1123) and Master Distiller Salvador “Chava” Rosales Trejo. Their distilling tradition dates back three generations to 1904. Nestled in a valley just outside El Arenal, Jalisco – the heart of the “Valley” of Tequila, this field is owned and operated by the Rosales Family of Cascahuin – a true Estate bottling that marks a step beyond our traditional partner-farmed “Ranchos.” The agave here grows in a wild aromatic landscape of Campanilla flowers, Eucalyptus and Guamuchiles (Madras Thorn), imparting a character as unique as the valley itself.
For all Lágrimas expressions, the Rosales family begins by selecting the best Blue Weber Agave available – looking for ripeness, but also for signs of complexities of flavor. The agaves are then loaded into their small 12-16-ton steam powered masonry ovens. Cascahuin utilizes a unique intermittent cooking method for eight hours per day, then stopping until the following day, and repeating over the course of four days. This allows for deep layers of flavor to be developed. The cooked agaves are then removed from the ovens, and their “agua miel” (honey waters) extracted. 70% of the agaves are crushed utilizing a roller mill and then fermented in stainless steel tanks, while the other 30% are crushed using a Tahona, and fermented in open air wooden tanks with the addition of “bagasse” (agave fibers).
“From the very beginning, our vision was to create a tequila that tells a complete story—one rooted in a single place, shaped by its land, and guided by generations of craftsmanship,” said Brandon Cummins, Master Blender and Director of Education for Altamar Brands. “This inaugural single estate expression is a true reflection of that philosophy, a snapshot of the character of the agave, soil, and people in every sip. Lágrimas ‘La Mesa del Charco’ is as distinctive as the land from which it comes.”
Tasting Notes for Lágrimas La Mesa del Charco:
- Plata – layers of tangerine, plus hints of clove and anise give way to a rich velvety mouthfeel of white chocolate, dried cherries, and almond
- Reposado – indulgent notes of orange creamsicle and toasted hazelnuts with a delicate hint of caramelized banana that finishes with a touch of citrus zest and brown butter
Previous Lágrimas del Valle releases include:
- Palo Verde (2022)
- Top 100 Spirits of 2022, Wine Enthusiast, 94 points (Plata)
- Best Sipping Tequilas of 2024, Men’s Journal (Plata)
- El Chiqueño (2022)
- “What tequila is supposed to taste like” -Doug Price, Agave Social Club
- El Sabino (2023)
- 30 Best Tequilas for 2024, Vinepair, 96 points (Plata)
- Top 100 Spirits of 2024, Wine Enthusiast, 94 points (Reposado)
- La Loma (2024)
- Agavos Awards, Double Gold (Plata)
- International Wine & Spirits Competition, Double Gold, 98 points and Wine Enthusiast, 97 points (Reposado)
- La Sabina (2024)
- Wine Enthusiast, 95 points (Plata)
- Wine Enthusiast, 96 points (Reposado)
Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata and Reposado tequilas are double distilled, blended, and bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) – just below still strength. Each bottle notes the vintage date of harvest, name of the single ranch, as well as details pertaining to its elevation, location, and distinctive characteristics. Both expressions are available throughout the U.S. and online for the suggested retail price of $54.99 and $59.99, respectively.
For more information, please visit https://altamarbrands.com/brands/lagrimastequila/
About Altamar Brands LLC
Founded in 2005 by W. L. Lyons Brown, III, Altamar Brands is a small, entrepreneurial outfit founded to develop and import esoteric, artisanal spirits brands that offer unique and distinctive production stories in their respective categories. They include High n’ Wicked Whiskeys, Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selections Rums, Probitas Rum, R.L. Seale’s 12-Year-Aged Barbados Rum, Witches’ Tree Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Elvelo Tequila, Kubler Absinthe, Right Gin and Lágrimas del Valle Tequila. For more information, please visit https://altamarbrands.com/
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