2012 Marqués de Riscal Rioja Baron de Chirel Reserva
Tempranillo
- Spain
- La Rioja
- La Rioja Alavesa
- Rioja
Community Tasting Note
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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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