Appearance is clear, deep intensity, ruby colour. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of toasted oak, vanilla, red plums, sweet earth. Developing. On the palate, dry, medium acidity, medium alcohol, fine smooth velvety medium+ tannins, full body. Medium+ flavor intensity, with flavours of sweet earth, toasted oak, vanilla, red plums, dark cherries, and mild spice. Long finish. Very good quality Rioja from a good vintage and producer. Can drink now with proper decant. Will improve with further ageing over the next 5 years.
Appearance is clear, deep intensity, ruby colour. Legs. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of toasted oak, sweet earth, vanilla, black plums. Developing. On the palate, dry, medium acidity, medium+ alcohol, high tannins a bit on the coarse side, full body. Medium flavor intensity, with flavours of sweet earth, toasted oak, vanilla, black plums, blackberries, spice. Medium finish. Good quality Rioja in a big and darker style. Can drink now with proper decant, will be better in probably another 5 years.
Appearance is clear, deep intensity, ruby colour. Legs. Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of toasted oak, fruity red and black fruits, cassis/licorice, and a bit of tarry earth. Developing. On the palate, dry, medium- acidity, medium alcohol, high tannins, full body. Pronounced flavor intensity, with flavours of toasted oak, fruit forward red plums, dark cherries, blackberries, cassis, licorice. Medium finish. Good quality Côtes de Bourg. Young. Drink now with prolonged decant. Will improve over the next 5 years. 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2001 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva 91 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Appearance is clear, deep intensity, ruby colour.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of toasted oak, vanilla, red plums, sweet earth. Developing.
On the palate, dry, medium acidity, medium alcohol, fine smooth velvety medium+ tannins, full body. Medium+ flavor intensity, with flavours of sweet earth, toasted oak, vanilla, red plums, dark cherries, and mild spice. Long finish.
Very good quality Rioja from a good vintage and producer. Can drink now with proper decant. Will improve with further ageing over the next 5 years.
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2003 Bodegas Baigorri Rioja Reserva 88 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja
Appearance is clear, deep intensity, ruby colour. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of toasted oak, sweet earth, vanilla, black plums. Developing.
On the palate, dry, medium acidity, medium+ alcohol, high tannins a bit on the coarse side, full body. Medium flavor intensity, with flavours of sweet earth, toasted oak, vanilla, black plums, blackberries, spice. Medium finish.
Good quality Rioja in a big and darker style. Can drink now with proper decant, will be better in probably another 5 years.
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2006 Château Fougas Maldoror 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Côtes de Bourg
Appearance is clear, deep intensity, ruby colour. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of toasted oak, fruity red and black fruits, cassis/licorice, and a bit of tarry earth. Developing.
On the palate, dry, medium- acidity, medium alcohol, high tannins, full body. Pronounced flavor intensity, with flavours of toasted oak, fruit forward red plums, dark cherries, blackberries, cassis, licorice. Medium finish.
Good quality Côtes de Bourg. Young. Drink now with prolonged decant. Will improve over the next 5 years.
75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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