My bottle was faded red, with modest cigar box aromas, and a long tangy finish. Of course a superb pairing with Patatas a la Riojana, and even the day after with an acidic BBQ chicken. Quite nice Reserva, the '75 vintage is rated as a "VG"
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Lovely clear red/brown colour, but would never guess its age from the colour. Mature nose, forest floor, but not mouldy mulch, more dried leaves. Palate is clean, more dry, clean secondary notes. This really is lovey and so integrated.
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Drunk over three nights, and got better and better. Monte Real Reserva and Gran Reserva are such timeless and reliable wines. At 45 years very much alive and on a gentle plateau of maturity. Lovely.
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Still in good shape. Classic nose of sweet dark plum and cedar. Not particularly complex but appealing. Velvety and easy on the palate with light sweet fruit and good acid balance. The tannins are now barely present and the oak is fully integrated. Not the most complex old rioja, but very enjoyable and was happily drunk quite quickly!
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4/27/2024 - MJHDC wrote:
My bottle was faded red, with modest cigar box aromas, and a long tangy finish. Of course a superb pairing with Patatas a la Riojana, and even the day after with an acidic BBQ chicken. Quite nice Reserva, the '75 vintage is rated as a "VG"
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7/2/2022 - Wrighty wrote:
Lovely clear red/brown colour, but would never guess its age from the colour. Mature nose, forest floor, but not mouldy mulch, more dried leaves. Palate is clean, more dry, clean secondary notes. This really is lovey and so integrated.
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2/5/2021 - finewinebuff57 wrote: 90 Points
Drunk over three nights, and got better and better. Monte Real Reserva and Gran Reserva are such timeless and reliable wines. At 45 years very much alive and on a gentle plateau of maturity. Lovely.
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12/25/2019 - Wrighty wrote:
Obviously very aged and showing plenty of oxidation but lasted pretty well through Christmas lunch with some softening and very little fade
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12/15/2016 - wineordeath Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still in good shape. Classic nose of sweet dark plum and cedar. Not particularly complex but appealing. Velvety and easy on the palate with light sweet fruit and good acid balance. The tannins are now barely present and the oak is fully integrated. Not the most complex old rioja, but very enjoyable and was happily drunk quite quickly!
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