Tasty and refreshing — 4 years ago
Robust yet balanced, mildly earthy with subdued fruitiness. Very pleasant. — a month ago
Dry nose, very sweet first notes, but surprisingly dry aftertaste. — 4 months ago
Tannins resolved but shockingly young (this was the crianza, I mistakenly thought it the GR). Squinting, there’s a note of brown at the rim but the core is a translucent dark black with red glints. Huge nose of tobacco, vanilla, forest floor, cinnamon, and clove. Massive palate, still superb balance of acid and fruit/secondary. Maybe misses a touch of length on the finish vs the GR, but a very solid finish carries by the acids. Last of the great aged Rioja bargains (where you can find it?)? — 2 years ago
Elegant. Minerals and spices from oak. Rajamagra Taurasi Reserva 17 @9500, AKB Gr, 241023 — 3 months ago
2 gr donc brut mais assez doux car pinot meunier — 3 months ago
2005 is the current vintage for the GR in 2023. Total bargain for a ready to drink 28 year old bottle. (~$60)
What probably used to be bright plum and dark fruit flavors are now elegantly fading into dried plums, baking spices, leather, tobacco, and some dried orange peel. Scents of vanilla and dill provide complimentary aromas.
Flavors of balsamic and baked fruits, more plums and cigar. Delicate tannins that have lost their edge but the body remains firm and acids still gripping. Long intense finish. This is my happy place. — 2 years ago
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Drank this with some lentil soup and braised cabbage that a dear friend made for me. Solid pairing. Wine itself starts out mineraly and leaves you with just the slightest tinge of a dried date. I’m also obsessed with the ruby red color. — 18 days ago