| Country |
Spain |
|---|---|
| Region |
Rioja |
| Sub Region |
Rioja Alta |
| Bottling |
Estate Bottled |
| Type of Wine |
Red wine |
| Vintage |
2001 |
| Bottle size |
0.75 L |
| Packaging |
Loose |
| Rating |
94 |
| Reviewer |
Robert Parker |
| Label |
gl |
| Capsule |
good condition |
| Level |
neck |
Reseña profesional
I reported on the current release, the 2001 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, previously but underrated it slightly. This cuvee is sourced from a single plot called La Plana planted at over 1500 feet of elevation. It is made up of 93% Tempranillo and 7% Mazuelo chosen for its acidity. The wine is aged for 10 months in new American oak followed by 21 months in seasoned oak. It is then held in bottle for 3-4 years prior to release. Deeply colored, spicy, elegant and complex, the wine has great volume and grip as well as exceptional length. It can be approached now but will easily have a 30 year lifespan.
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