Complexe et raffiné, un peu de tertiaire mais beaucoup de fruit avec du tabac et un peu de chocolat. Finale intense et longue, super bon dans le style.
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Ouf que c'est un beau vin, complexe et bien équilibré, tout simplement délicieux. Fait de 90 % Tempranillo, 5 % Graciano, 5 % Viura/Malvasia. Le nez est sur le cassis et les épices avec une pointe de chocolat. En bouche, ample et assez concentré tout en étant fort complexe. Des bleuets et des épices avec un boisé présent mais bien dosé et noble. Les tannins sont riches et ample sur une finale interminable. SUPERBE...avec quelques années pour digérer son bois il sera à son apogé!
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Mature Rioja tasting (at my home): 24 hours after dark translucent red-purple excellent high-qulity dark fruits rich nose, complex and light tertiary hints firm integrated tannins, high acidity level, excellent balance & harmony, outstanding structure and complexity, tobacco, leather, light liquorice, already at its optimal drinking period which can last for 10-20 years. I'd age it 5-10 years more to enjoy it at best!
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Superb wine-much more integrated and balanced than 4 years ago (lower grade may reflect my evolution as a taster/aficionado). Notes of sweet balsamic reduction, coffee bean, dark cherry liqueur, some pepper and vanilla. Can go for another 5-7 years in its peak. Fernando Remírez de Ganuza is a brilliant winemaker. Kudos. Modern Rioja with respect to the past.
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Espagne et plus (Château St-Marc): À l'ouverture, le vin ne présentait aucun arôme ou presque. Après 1h30 de carafe, le vin a complètement changé... pour le mieux. On sent le cacao et les fruits noirs (mûre, bleuet, etc.) En bouche, l'attaque est bonne, on sent l'extraction qui est beaucoup plus grande que dans un Rioja habituel (la robe en témoigne aussi), les tanins sont soyeux, la texture est vraiment intéressante. Le milieu de bouche est bien, malgré qu'on sente un peu l'alcool. Par contre, en finale c'est asséchant, très asséchant et un peu court. Est-ce que quelques années de plus permettraient de corriger ce problème?
Un vin très intéressant, surtout pour sa texture et son beau nez sur le chocolat, mais à ce prix (122$ moins 30$ de réduction = 92$), ça ne vaut pas la peine.
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If the 2003 vintage tasted two tears ago was spectacular this 2005 is two steps ahead. Decanted about one and a half hour before serving the wine showed everything that I expect in a great wine: elegance, perfect integration of tannins and acidity, silkiness on the throat and fineness in every aspect of the wine (nose, palate, after taste). Everybody enjoyed the wine, and the day after was even better.
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I’m not a great amateur of Rioja wines, but this is truly stunning (unfortunately so is also its price). Grape varieties: 90 % Tempranillo, 5 % Graciano, 5 % Viura and Malvasia. The (gentle) pressing of the grapes was accomplished by using a “water bag system” (a membrane bag in the tank, filled with water overnight, thus the name “Trasnocho”). Oak regime: aged for 21 months in new French Allier-barriques. Decanted: two hours prior to tasting. Impenetrable dark ruby-red in color with some purple shades at the rim. Brilliant nose with sensual scents of red berries, cassis, licorice, cocoa powder and a fine touch of oak. The full-bodied but extremely well balanced palate reveals layers of ripe red fruit, a fabulous concentration, great depth and significant but succulent tannins. Wood is certainly a factor, but it is neatly integrated with the powerful rich fruit. Spectacular wine with a generous finish and a cellaring potential for up to ten years.
Ik ben niet echt een liefhebber van Rioja-wijnen, maar deze hier is werkelijk verbluffend (spijtig genoeg ook zijn prijs). Samenstelling: 90 % Tempranillo, 5 % Graciano, 5 % Viura en Malvasia. Het domein ontwikkelde een speciale manier om de druiven te persen ; dit gebeurt bij middel van een soort “ballon” in de tank, die over de nacht gevuld wordt met water (zachte persing), vandaar de naam “Trasnocho”. Rijping: 21 maanden op nieuwe Franse Allier-barriques. Gedecanteerd, twee uur voor consumptie. Ondoorzichtige, donkere robijnrode kleur met wat purperen schakeringen aan de rand. Schitterende neus met verleidelijke aroma’s van rode bes, cassis, zoethout, cacaopoeder en een fijne eiktoets. Krachtige maar zeer mooi uitgebalanceerde smaak met pakken rijp rood fruit, een geweldige concentratie, grote diepgang en significante maar succulente tannines. Hout speelt zeker een rol, doch het is perfect geïntegreerd in het overvloedige fruit. Spectaculaire wijn met een genereuze finale en een lang bewaarpotentieel.
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We tried two bottles of this over two days. Richard, with whom I shared these bottles in Madrid, felt the first one was slightly off out at dinner. Personally, I just didn't like it. Dark, dark ink hides the local grapes conflicting with ripe cabernet all ending with a bite at the end - it all just didn't work for me. The next day, Richard pulled out another bottle at home, and it indeed was much better. However, there still was too much tension in my mind between the old and new world styles, especially given the price...
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11/12/2022 - K&J Likes this wine: 94 Points
Well made wine. I think the fruit is starting to drop off a little. Perhaps it is on its slow decline?
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11/10/2021 - Laurent Rehheiser wrote: 95 Points
Wine decider rating mark. Nov 2021
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9/19/2018 - maxima wrote: 93 Points
Complexe et raffiné, un peu de tertiaire mais beaucoup
de fruit avec du tabac et un peu de chocolat.
Finale intense et longue, super bon dans le style.
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9/28/2017 - asayed Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark ruby color. Cherries aroma. Still tannic and tart. I will wait another 4 or 5 years befor I drink the rest of the case.
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9/19/2017 - maxima wrote: 93 Points
Ouf que c'est un beau vin, complexe et bien équilibré, tout simplement délicieux.
Fait de 90 % Tempranillo, 5 % Graciano, 5 % Viura/Malvasia.
Le nez est sur le cassis et les épices avec une pointe de chocolat.
En bouche, ample et assez concentré tout en étant fort complexe.
Des bleuets et des épices avec un boisé présent mais bien dosé et noble.
Les tannins sont riches et ample sur une finale interminable.
SUPERBE...avec quelques années pour digérer son bois il sera à son apogé!
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3/14/2017 - Yagil wrote: 94 Points
Mature Rioja tasting (at my home): 24 hours after
dark translucent red-purple
excellent high-qulity dark fruits rich nose, complex and light tertiary hints
firm integrated tannins, high acidity level, excellent balance & harmony, outstanding structure and complexity, tobacco, leather, light liquorice, already at its optimal drinking period which can last for 10-20 years.
I'd age it 5-10 years more to enjoy it at best!
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4/23/2016 - yayinski wrote: 94 Points
Superb wine-much more integrated and balanced than 4 years ago (lower grade may reflect my evolution as a taster/aficionado). Notes of sweet balsamic reduction, coffee bean, dark cherry liqueur, some pepper and vanilla. Can go for another 5-7 years in its peak. Fernando Remírez de Ganuza is a brilliant winemaker. Kudos. Modern Rioja with respect to the past.
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3/25/2014 - Frontal wrote: 91 Points
Espagne et plus (Château St-Marc): À l'ouverture, le vin ne présentait aucun arôme ou presque. Après 1h30 de carafe, le vin a complètement changé... pour le mieux. On sent le cacao et les fruits noirs (mûre, bleuet, etc.) En bouche, l'attaque est bonne, on sent l'extraction qui est beaucoup plus grande que dans un Rioja habituel (la robe en témoigne aussi), les tanins sont soyeux, la texture est vraiment intéressante. Le milieu de bouche est bien, malgré qu'on sente un peu l'alcool. Par contre, en finale c'est asséchant, très asséchant et un peu court. Est-ce que quelques années de plus permettraient de corriger ce problème?
Un vin très intéressant, surtout pour sa texture et son beau nez sur le chocolat, mais à ce prix (122$ moins 30$ de réduction = 92$), ça ne vaut pas la peine.
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7/2/2012 - yayinski wrote: 97 Points
Wow, what a wine!
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3/22/2012 - RayOB Likes this wine: 98 Points
Drank at Puerto del Canario
This is an incredible wine. Had it in magnum format and still quite young.
Deep red purplish colour which we decanted for two hours.
Amazing nose of cherry, vanilla, aniseed, chocolate, tar and honey.
Very rich complex mouth with a medium to long length.
I definitely will try and get some more of this.
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12/31/2010 - garagar wrote: 93 Points
If the 2003 vintage tasted two tears ago was spectacular this 2005 is two steps ahead. Decanted about one and a half hour before serving the wine showed everything that I expect in a great wine: elegance, perfect integration of tannins and acidity, silkiness on the throat and fineness in every aspect of the wine (nose, palate, after taste).
Everybody enjoyed the wine, and the day after was even better.
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11/18/2010 - huse wrote: 94 Points
I’m not a great amateur of Rioja wines, but this is truly stunning (unfortunately so is also its price). Grape varieties: 90 % Tempranillo, 5 % Graciano, 5 % Viura and Malvasia. The (gentle) pressing of the grapes was accomplished by using a “water bag system” (a membrane bag in the tank, filled with water overnight, thus the name “Trasnocho”). Oak regime: aged for 21 months in new French Allier-barriques. Decanted: two hours prior to tasting. Impenetrable dark ruby-red in color with some purple shades at the rim. Brilliant nose with sensual scents of red berries, cassis, licorice, cocoa powder and a fine touch of oak. The full-bodied but extremely well balanced palate reveals layers of ripe red fruit, a fabulous concentration, great depth and significant but succulent tannins. Wood is certainly a factor, but it is neatly integrated with the powerful rich fruit. Spectacular wine with a generous finish and a cellaring potential for up to ten years.
Ik ben niet echt een liefhebber van Rioja-wijnen, maar deze hier is werkelijk verbluffend (spijtig genoeg ook zijn prijs). Samenstelling: 90 % Tempranillo, 5 % Graciano, 5 % Viura en Malvasia. Het domein ontwikkelde een speciale manier om de druiven te persen ; dit gebeurt bij middel van een soort “ballon” in de tank, die over de nacht gevuld wordt met water (zachte persing), vandaar de naam “Trasnocho”. Rijping: 21 maanden op nieuwe Franse Allier-barriques. Gedecanteerd, twee uur voor consumptie. Ondoorzichtige, donkere robijnrode kleur met wat purperen schakeringen aan de rand. Schitterende neus met verleidelijke aroma’s van rode bes, cassis, zoethout, cacaopoeder en een fijne eiktoets. Krachtige maar zeer mooi uitgebalanceerde smaak met pakken rijp rood fruit, een geweldige concentratie, grote diepgang en significante maar succulente tannines. Hout speelt zeker een rol, doch het is perfect geïntegreerd in het overvloedige fruit. Spectaculaire wijn met een genereuze finale en een lang bewaarpotentieel.
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2/5/2010 - willthethrill wrote: 90 Points
We tried two bottles of this over two days. Richard, with whom I shared these bottles in Madrid, felt the first one was slightly off out at dinner. Personally, I just didn't like it. Dark, dark ink hides the local grapes conflicting with ripe cabernet all ending with a bite at the end - it all just didn't work for me. The next day, Richard pulled out another bottle at home, and it indeed was much better. However, there still was too much tension in my mind between the old and new world styles, especially given the price...
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6/19/2009 - Yagil wrote: 96 Points
great aroma. Great flavor. High potential.
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