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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Marqué de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja 2004, Rioja, Spain




This mature beauty is a blend of 93% Tempranillo and 7% Mazuelo (Spanish for Carignan) with maturation taking place in American oak (with at least 10% new oak) for 29 months with 3 years bottle aging before being released to the market, alcohol coming in at 14%.

Wow, the nose is so invigorating with aromas of cherry, black plum, dried strawberries, exotic spices and sandalwood. On the mouthfeel, medium bodied, ripe seductive fruit and gentle wood spices flavours and fine grained tannins. This Gran Reserva finish is so smooth, with great flavours lingering. What you get from this wine is that all elements are impeccably well integrated, lots of finesse and fine texture. Drinking well right now, but should keep improving over the next 3-5 years. Gorgeous wine, strongly recommended. Score 93 points.

Purchased at the SAQ in Montréal (11166647) at $49.00


Marqué de Murrieta Ygay Estate

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