Bodegas Castillo

Cepa Lebrel Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

8.77 ratings
-no pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Daniel M

Vanilla, strawberry, a bit of heat. Not much to say here. The palate is rather easy going with small tangy red fruits, a bit of width, some round and dry tannins that leave a dusty texture, some vanilla and red fruits in the end. It's not great but it's better than the last couple of times I tried.

Vanilla, strawberry, a bit of heat. Not much to say here. The palate is rather easy going with small tangy red fruits, a bit of width, some round and dry tannins that leave a dusty texture, some vanilla and red fruits in the end. It's not great but it's better than the last couple of times I tried.

Mar 27th, 2020
Mercedes Overcash

Lydel, great taste bold

Lydel, great taste bold

Oct 23rd, 2019
Daniel M

Vanilla, and something really odd and not welcoming. The wine has been opened for more than 2 hours so this isn't Brett nor cork. This is disturbing really. The palate is surprisingly OK. Strong acid backbone, red fruits all along, not too much oak in the end. Rather fresh too. But the nose killed my buzz. Really this is not good at all.

Vanilla, and something really odd and not welcoming. The wine has been opened for more than 2 hours so this isn't Brett nor cork. This is disturbing really. The palate is surprisingly OK. Strong acid backbone, red fruits all along, not too much oak in the end. Rather fresh too. But the nose killed my buzz. Really this is not good at all.

Apr 6th, 2019
Troy H
8.8

Clear, bright medium ruby core with brick rim. Delicate nose of red berries, plum, tobacco, and a hint of oaky vanilla. On the palate, strawberries, red cherries and rhubarb. Tan: M+, Acid: M, Alc: M+, Body: F, Fin: Long, Bal: Good. Very likeable, good value.

Clear, bright medium ruby core with brick rim. Delicate nose of red berries, plum, tobacco, and a hint of oaky vanilla. On the palate, strawberries, red cherries and rhubarb. Tan: M+, Acid: M, Alc: M+, Body: F, Fin: Long, Bal: Good. Very likeable, good value.

Oct 10th, 2018
Daniel M

Vanilla, red small berries, quiet nose. The palate is well balanced with red berries again, a well defined acid backbone, a nice texture and some tanins in the end. Finish with red berries. Good not great

Vanilla, red small berries, quiet nose. The palate is well balanced with red berries again, a well defined acid backbone, a nice texture and some tanins in the end. Finish with red berries. Good not great

Sep 22nd, 2018
Mark Calkin

Mark had this 6 years ago

Mark had this 6 years ago

May 13th, 2018
Martijn Loinkje

Martijn had this 7 years ago

Martijn had this 7 years ago

Sep 3rd, 2017