When you open a bottle like that, you need to be prepared for everything and not being ambitious... we opened this one on a casual lunch and behaved like a real star after 73 years... it was tremendously fresh and very hard to tell the age... I could not believe it was a 47 with such a freshness... everything you wish from a Lopez de Heredia was there... it presents a very dark and deep color, round and harmonious in mouth.. do not decant, we open and let it breath in glass for 1 to 2 hours while talking and eating... it never fade out but if you don't like this wine, no worries, sell the rest to me! Cheers to the best producer ever for classic Riojas!
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This bottle was a lovely gift from a very kind client, thanks Irving! A fine example of a mature Rioja Gran Reserva. The color was an outstanding clear ruby. The group made a decision to open and pour based on the bottles age. The bouquet was light, but the there were aromas of beef blood, leather and truffle. I picked up the metallic on my tongue immediately, but a rose petal and mild cocoa flavor was present. This wines high acidity has allowed for its ability to age so gracefully. EG
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With the lads at Houstons. Fill was about shoulder. Color was absolutely amazing. Brambly, fruity nose. Some faded fruit on the palate, but satisfying. Good acidity that provided some brightness. Never faded over the 5 hours this was open. If anything, was brighter by the end of the evening when the last drop was consumed.
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8/13/2020 - AR Chambertin 1996 wrote: 97 Points
When you open a bottle like that, you need to be prepared for everything and not being ambitious... we opened this one on a casual lunch and behaved like a real star after 73 years... it was tremendously fresh and very hard to tell the age... I could not believe it was a 47 with such a freshness... everything you wish from a Lopez de Heredia was there... it presents a very dark and deep color, round and harmonious in mouth.. do not decant, we open and let it breath in glass for 1 to 2 hours while talking and eating... it never fade out but if you don't like this wine, no worries, sell the rest to me! Cheers to the best producer ever for classic Riojas!
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1/15/2020 - blanquito wrote:
FLAWED, fully maderized.
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5/23/2011 - Rupert wrote:
Dinner with López de Heredia wines 1934-1976 (Cambio de Tercio, London SW5): Sharp and volatile, spicy blackcurrant fruit with lots of bite - wild, but fantastic
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12/17/2009 - WineArchitect wrote: 91 Points
This bottle was a lovely gift from a very kind client, thanks Irving! A fine example of a mature Rioja Gran Reserva. The color was an outstanding clear ruby. The group made a decision to open and pour based on the bottles age. The bouquet was light, but the there were aromas of beef blood, leather and truffle. I picked up the metallic on my tongue immediately, but a rose petal and mild cocoa flavor was present. This wines high acidity has allowed for its ability to age so gracefully. EG
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12/24/2008 - Colima74 wrote: 89 Points
With the lads at Houstons. Fill was about shoulder. Color was absolutely amazing. Brambly, fruity nose. Some faded fruit on the palate, but satisfying. Good acidity that provided some brightness. Never faded over the 5 hours this was open. If anything, was brighter by the end of the evening when the last drop was consumed.
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