Marques De Murrieta - Rioja Gran Reserva Limited Edition Finca Ygay 2016 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $70.00
| Producer | Marques De Murrieta |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 10723 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2016 Gran Reserva is a meticulously crafted blend of 82% Tempranillo 10% Graciano and 8% Mazuelo sourced from the esteemed Ygay Estate in Rioja Alta. It aged for up to 26 months in American oak barrels. This wine epitomizes the essence of Rioja reds when vineyard management and winemaking precision align with a distinct stylistic vision. Presenting an opaque garnet hue it entices with a bouquet of complex aromas: plum marmalade herbal undertones maraschino cherry dried fruits licorice and subtle hints of balsamic and menthol. On the palate it offers a dry and robust profile with a velvety juicy texture. The finish is long balanced and harmonious. The 2016 vintage exemplifies a wine crafted for aging just beginning to reveal the nuances and intricacies of a bouquet that will evolve with time. - By Joaquín Hidalgo on December 2023
James Suckling: 96 Points
Aromas of black berries black olives black truffles autumn leaves and earth. Grilled orange peel. Very complex. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a complex and complete finish. Nicely persistent and focused. 26 months in American oak. Drink or hold.
Wine Advocate: 94+ Points
A barrel selection of the most age-worthy wines from the vintage make the 2016 Gran Reserva Limited Edition this year a blend of 82% Tempranillo 10% Graciano and 8% Mazuelo selected from their 300 hectares of vineyards. The grapes were picked between October 10th and 18th. The destemmed and lightly crushed grapes were fermented by plot and variety in stainless steel and the varieties were aged separately in American barrels for 26 months. It has 14% alcohol a pH of 3.56 and 5.4 grams of acidity. Tasting this in the context of the current vintages it's clear that we're talking about a different era?more traditional meatier not as precise as other wines from more recent years quite balsamic but with a solid palate texture and balance halfway between tradition and modernity. 67045 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2019. Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez
