Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva Especial Cosecha 2004
Date of Tasting: 19 October 2015
Wine Type:
Red
Grape Varieties: 93%
Tempranillo, 7% Mazuelo
Alcohol: 14%
Origin: Rioja, Spain
Appellation: Rioja
DOCa
Expect to Pay: ~
EUR80
Web: http://www.marquesdemurrieta.com/Chubby Appreciation: 93/100
Critics' Opinion: WA - 95/100, WS - 90/100, WE - 91/100, FS - 95/100, ST - 92/100, CT - 91/100
Appearance: Dark
ruby.
Aroma: Ripe
wild berries, plum, raisin, chocolate, mocha.
Palate: Juicy and
velvety with soft tannins. Full bodied and a bit dense on the palate but
somewhat fresh. Exotic dried fruits. Quite long on the finish.
Delicious Rioja. It is a powerful one but not broodingly
masculine. Rather elegant in fact. I like the way ripe fruits character showed
up smoothly and brightly. Ones would definitely enjoy this Gran Reserva with
food more than on its own. Grilled or rich dishes will be excellent companion.
Pretty lovely now.
Score Explanation
95+ = classic and
extraordinary
90+ = outstanding in its
class
85+ = recommended wine with
some degree of enjoyment
80+ = drinkable
occasionally
WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score
WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score
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