Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2011

Marques de Murrieta s one of the most famous estates in the Rioja region and best known for its Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, a tempranillo dominant wine with a small amount of Mazuelo.

Review

"Extremely well-mannered, traditional character to this, showing layer upon layer of savory complexity on the nose, with iron, dried meat, tobacco, balsamic fruit, dried red berries, orange peel, leather and dried mushrooms. A medium-to full-bodied, linear and zesty Rioja that’s full of nuanced flavors that linger through the very long, savory finish. Floral, too. Yet, it remains bright and precise. Tempranillo with 16% mazuelo." - 98pts, James Suckling