Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

A great bottle from a great vintage with a great meal.

2010 Gran Reserva. Oak fully integrated now and in the background. Super balanced. Best Lacuesta wine I’ve had

Ok, but I’m disappointed. Seems past its due date. Maybe a bad bottle. Rich, cocoa, stewed cherries. Not well balanced. Nose a bit hot. 13.5% al.

Medium ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of red cherry, forest floor, clove, leather,
Dry. Flavors of fresh red cherry, earthy, clove, hint of sweet baking spice. Great wine!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5

Opened this wine having purchased it many many years ago. Despite several house moves, this wine absolutely retained wonderful fruit flavours and balance. Paired with a garlic rosemary leg of lamb, dauphinois and a hot beetroot, squash, feta and pinenut salad. Amazing.

Incredible. Rich, complex and intense. Black pepper, red berries. Soft and longlasting.

John had this 8 years ago

Robin had this 11 years ago

Toño had this 6 months ago

Antonio had this a year ago