Gran Reserva 904 2001 [Red]
Producer: La Rioja Alta, SA
Region: DOC Rioja

A genuine Rioja classic from a superlative vintage. 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, aged 4 years in used American oak barrels, bottled in June 2006. This is what a Rioja Gran Reserva is all about. Great wine, not to be missed.

Medium cherry red color with just a hint of brick along the edge. A wonderful nose, filled with those well-aged "bouquet" smells: beeswax, old leather, dried cherry fruit, sandalwood & cardamom. Silky smooth, balanced palate. Easy to drink with sweet ripe berry fruit, leather & dark chocolate. Enormous complexity and great length.

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25 Dec 2013.