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2009 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
Tempranillo Blend
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- La Rioja Alta
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Community Tasting Note
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StainedGlass wrote: 89 points
August 6, 2021 - I like this producer and this is normally a worthy splurge, but this bottle did not have the depth and complexity I expect from Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial. This was decanted only briefly at a restaurant before drinking, but others report longer decants did not help. It is possible the wine is in a "dumb phase" and it is relatively young. If I had a bottle, I would hold off opening until at least 2024 so it has a chance to develop some tertiary character.
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