La Rioja, Spain
Expressive nose, a bit reduced at first, then on ti ripe cherries, cocoa, liquorice , plums. Ample bodied, son of a dry and hot vintage, acidity that holds the alcohol and hood length and youth for a 2012. Remarkable, unexpected village, Albelda, must be the high land on the way to Clavijo.
Expressive nose, a bit reduced at first, then on ti ripe cherries, cocoa, liquorice , plums. Ample bodied, son of a dry and hot vintage, acidity that holds the alcohol and hood length and youth for a 2012. Remarkable, unexpected village, Albelda, must be the high land on the way to Clavijo.
Feb 2nd, 2024
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.
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.
Well balanced, easy to drink,
Well balanced, easy to drink,
1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2023
2005...sigue aguantando mas q bien los años!
2005...sigue aguantando mas q bien los años!
1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2014
Great rioja. Delicate and plenty of bright fruit.
Great rioja. Delicate and plenty of bright fruit.
Jun 28th, 2017
Capa y densidad media, en nariz buena potencia, frutas negras maduras, humo, tabaco y cuero... Pan tostado, gran nariz. En boca buena entrada redondo en el paso y final especiado largo y goloso.
Capa y densidad media, en nariz buena potencia, frutas negras maduras, humo, tabaco y cuero... Pan tostado, gran nariz. En boca buena entrada redondo en el paso y final especiado largo y goloso.
Aug 12th, 2015
Still a big baby. Delicious , but pure statutory rape
Still a big baby. Delicious , but pure statutory rape
Dec 27th, 2013
Had the gran reserva 2005, really nice, i agree that it might be a bit heavy on the oaky after taste for some people.
Very good with powerful strong cheeses.
Had the gran reserva 2005, really nice, i agree that it might be a bit heavy on the oaky after taste for some people.
Very good with powerful strong cheeses.
