Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2009

86% Tempranillo, 14% Mazuelo von den besten Lagen des Weingutes, 30 Monate in Barriquefässern aus amerikanischer Eiche davon mindestens 10 Monate in neuen Barriquefässern ausgebaut. Weitere 36 Monate auf der Flasche am Weingut gereift.

Alkoholgehalt: 14,0 Vol.%

Kräftiges, schwarzes Violetrot. Das Bukett verströmt intensive Fruchtaromen (Kirschen, Himbeeren, Heidelbeeren), orinetalische Gewürze, Zimt, Tabak und Leder. Am Gaumen straff, dicht, komplex mit einnehmender Eleganz. Faszinierendes Fruchtspiel aus schwarzen und roten Beeren unterstrichen von edlen Noten des Holzauzsbaus. Das Tannin ist sehr gut eingebunden aber jugendlich und darf noch etwas in der Flasche nachreifen. Das Trinkvergnügen endet in einem langen, nachhaltigen Finale. Trinkreife: 2019-2040. Unbedingt mehrere Stunden dekantieren.

96 Punkte Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #235 Feb 2018: "Marqués de Murrieta didn't produce their top red in 2008, so I tasted the 2009 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial. In 2009, the final blend was Tempranillo with 19% Mazuelo (or Cariñena), one of the highest percentages of Mazuelo ever. The grapes are now sourced from the La Plana vineyard within the Ygay estate, one of the higher-altitude plots at 485 meters. The grapes fermented and aged separately, the Tempranillo in American oak barrels and the Mazuelo in French barriques for 26 months, given its power. It has that seriousness, character and somehow rusticity of the Mazuelo, austere, harmonious and still young. It has good depth and concentration, still young and lively with fine tannins and a backbone of freshness that lifts it up. It will develop for a very long time in bottle. This is a great classical Rioja for the long haul. 109,000 bottles and some larger formats were produced. It was bottled in October 2014. The prices are increasing but so is the quality. The following vintages will be 2010, 2011 and possibly 2012. I cannot wait to taste them..."

97 Tim Atkin: "Following on from the 2005 and 2007 releases, this is another stylish, complex, world-class red from Vicente Cebrián and María Vargas, with 19% Mazuelo providing the backbone of this ageworthy wine. The heat of the vintage has put plenty of flesh on the bones, complementing the savoury, spicy elegance. The tannins and acidity add balance and refinement. What a wine! 2025-40"

Marqués de Murrieta, Carretera Logroño-Zaragoza, Km 5, 26006 Logroño, La Rioja, Spanien

Enthält Sulfite. Kann Getreide, Eier und Milch enthalten.