Wine Education Service - Rioja - Gran Reservas

Presented by Quentin Sadler

• 2004 Berberana Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Alarde 86 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Not a lot of age, translucent.
  Pleasantly scented, fruity nose, some oak, prunes and plums.
  Fruity, still quite harshly tannic, quite silky, rather short. Needs more time.

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• 2003 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Gran Reserva Finca Ygay 92 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  A little age, translucent.
  Gentle, lovely scented nose, slightly oaky with delicate fruit and coffee.
  Fruity, oaky, great balance, generous, silky, great length, will keep a few years.

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• 2001 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Gran Reserva 89 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Very little age, just opaque.
  Fruity, vegetal, chocolate, an attractive nose.
  Quite tannic, a little buttery, spicy, a weighty wine, still youthful, good length.

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• 2001 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 90 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Substantial age, just opaque.
  Delicate scent, oak with a little fruit.
  Tannin, baked and dried fruit, very long, will keep well.

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• 1999 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva 92 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Surprisingly little age, just opaque.
  Leathery, buttery fruit with a hint of oak, lovely nose.
  Very fruity, gentle tannins, a little oak, beautiful balance, very long, a lovely wine.

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• 1998 Bodegas Bilbainas Rioja Viña Pomal Gran Reserva 91 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Some age, just translucent.
  A very savoury, animal nose, treacle, tobacco, chocolate.
  Fruity attack but very savoury, smooth and very long.

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• 1995 Bodegas Campillo Rioja Gran Reserva 93 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Lacking age, dense.
  Delicate restrained nose, fruity, floral and very complex.
  A fantastic wine, quite tannic but soft, concentrated fruit (but not over-concentrated), silky and exceedingly long.

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• 1989 Bodegas Muriel Rioja Viña Muriel Gran Reserva 89 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Plenty of age, translucent.
  A scent of dried fruit and barley sugar.
  Savoury taste, a hint of fruit and tobacco, very smooth and quite long.

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