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• Andice wrote: 91 points

  May 27, 2021 - Super modern take on Rioja. Creamy nose w pine needles. Dense, dark chocolate notes leading to a firm tannic finish. Blind can masquerade as a light handed new world cab. Need 3-5 years to resolve. Enjoyable for the style.

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• CyrilOO7 Likes this wine: 92 points

  December 26, 2019 - Great wine, buy more!

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• TJ_The VitiViewer wrote: 93 points

  October 15, 2017 - Opaque crimson color. Black currant, blackberry, blueberry, mocha coffee, cedar, pencil, peppermint oil, puer tea, green apple and black pepper aromas. Let the wine breathe for 1-2 hours. Particularly, the nose is delicate, beautiful like a fine Bordeaux or Nothern Rhone red. The palate has polished texture, lifted acidity, thick concentration and long finish. Obviously it is well-made, but the trouble is that there is some discord among the nose, palate, and balance. The palate is somewhat heavy, blunt for the nose and the acidity isn't consistent in whole balance. It is a young wine. Time could resolve those issues in some degree. Of course, it is good enough even for now. 92-94 pts. Alc. 14.0%

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• Yagil wrote: 94 points

  November 21, 2016 - 70% Tempranillo 30% CS; launched in 1986 , modern style, french oak; dark opaque red-purple; roasted oak, dark fruits, coffee, oak-vanilla, firm integrated tannins, full bodied, excellent balance & harmony, fine structured, tobacco, leather

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2012
• Type Red
• Producer Marqués de Riscal
• Varietal Tempranillo
• Designation Baron de Chirel Reserva
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Spain
• Region La Rioja
• SubRegion La Rioja Alavesa
• Appellation Rioja

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• In Cellars 118 (57%)
• Consumed 89 (43%)

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