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Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva 2011

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva 2011

50% Tempranillo · 50% Mazuelo
2011
Spanje · Rioja
Dark & Intense
kers · bosbes · cassis · mediterrane kruiden · zwarte peper · kruidnagel · koffie · eikenhout · natte steen
€225,00
€225,00
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Marqués de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva 2011

The flagship wine of Marqués de Murrieta, originating from La Plana: 40 hectares with vines planted in 1950 on the highest grounds of the estate. The 2011 is a classic Rioja vintage that is now reaching its peak.

What you smell
Ripe cherries, blueberries, and cassis, interwoven with Mediterranean herbs. Beneath that, black pepper, cloves, and a hint of mocha.

What you taste
Lively and harmonious, with tannins that provide structure without drying out your mouth. The wine fills your mouth without feeling heavy and finishes with a long, elegant aftertaste. Ready to drink, but will easily keep for another ten years.

How it's made
Tempranillo and Mazuelo, hand-harvested and fermented separately. 28 months of aging in French and American oak, followed by 13 months of rest in concrete to allow the wine to integrate.

Serve
18°C. Decant well in advance, at least an hour. Large Bordeaux glass.

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Pairs well with

  • Roast lamb with thyme: the spicy notes in the wine enhance the herbal crust, while the tannins cut through the fat of the lamb.
  • Venison steak: the earthy undertone and firm structure can stand up to the intense game flavor.
  • Aged Manchego: the salty, nutty cheese brings out the fruity side of the wine.

Scores

  • James Suckling: 98/100
  • Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 97/100
  • Decanter: 98/100
  • Wine Spectator: 94/100
  • Vivino: 4.6/5
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What do you smell
Ripe cherries, blueberries and cassis, intertwined with Mediterranean herbs. Beneath that, black pepper, cloves and a hint of mocha.

What do you taste
Vibrant and harmonious, with tannins that provide structure without drying out your mouth. The wine fills your mouth without feeling heavy and finishes with a long, elegant aftertaste. Ready to drink, but will easily keep for another ten years.

Tempranillo and Mazuelo, manually harvested and fermented separately. Aged for 28 months in French and American oak, followed by 13 months of rest in concrete to allow the wine to integrate.

18°C. Decant well in advance, at least an hour. Large Bordeaux glass.

- Roasted lamb with thyme: the spicy notes in the wine enhance the herb crust, while the tannins cut through the fat of the lamb.

- Venison steak: the earthy undertones and firm texture stand up to the intense gamey flavor.

- Aged Manchego: the salty, nutty cheese brings out the fruity side of the wine.

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