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Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.323 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella

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Marqués de MurrietaLa Rioja Alta, La RiojaTempranillo Blend
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Red floral nose. Red & black cherries, black plum, hint of blue fruit, grippy tannins, black tea, leather, crushed dry rock, dry cranberry, cherry finish.

Red floral nose. Red & black cherries, black plum, hint of blue fruit, grippy tannins, black tea, leather, crushed dry rock, dry cranberry, cherry finish.

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2015
GaryWEdwards
9.5

This tempranillo led blend is elegant with hints of vanilla, cassis, mocha, blackberry and more. This 2010 vintage is special

This tempranillo led blend is elegant with hints of vanilla, cassis, mocha, blackberry and more. This 2010 vintage is special

Apr 26th, 2023
Andrew Shaheen
8.8

Funky bottle. Wasn’t as good as usual

Funky bottle. Wasn’t as good as usual

Mar 5th, 2018
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

Has a very spiced bouquet with a good amount of vanilla and dill with red berry fruit and caramel toffee notes mocha and

Has a very spiced bouquet with a good amount of vanilla and dill with red berry fruit and caramel toffee notes mocha and

Mar 29th, 2014
Juan Margenat
10

En Nueva York con Marcos

En Nueva York con Marcos

Apr 12th, 2016
Laura Ciampa
9.3

Beautiful Rioja. Smooth with notes of smoke & tobacco. Ripe red fruit. Dusty, earthy and delicious.

Beautiful Rioja. Smooth with notes of smoke & tobacco. Ripe red fruit. Dusty, earthy and delicious.

Apr 12th, 2015
Amanda Gunville
9.3

French laundry

French laundry

Oct 5th, 2013
Thomas First

Reserva especial 1964 !

Reserva especial 1964 !

Jun 20th, 2016
Federico Pons
9.3

Federico had this 4 years ago

Federico had this 4 years ago

Jul 27th, 2021
Carlos Gomez del Tronco
9.7

Carlos had this 4 years ago

Carlos had this 4 years ago

May 24th, 2021