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Marques de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja, 2005

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Marques de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja
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The 2005 Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, a classic among classics, is back in top form with the excellent 2005 vintage. Its produced from a blend of 89% Tempranillo and 11% Mazuelo (aka Carinena), a difficult grape that is in high esteem at the winery (they exceptionally produced a varietal Mazuelo in 2000 to celebrate their 150th anniversary) as they consider it adds acidity and aging potential to the blend and has been selected specifically to make part of the flagship wines blend. In 2005, the Tempranillo was harvested on September 30, the Mazuelo on October 3, and fermented separately in stainless steel vats. The Tempranillo ages in American oak barrels and the Mazuelo in French ones, both for a period of 30 months. The wine matures for a further two years in bottle before being released. Its extremely backward and tight, showing very young, with a balanced nose between spice, tertiary and cherry fruit aromas. Its a powerful, still young vintage, with plenty of glycerin, body, round tannins. An austere wine (is it the Mazuelo?), it is complex and ever-changing in the palate. It has a sense of harmony that only the best wines have. Very long and elegant. I loved its serious and austere overall feeling. 100,000 bottles produced. This is a true vin de garde which develops complex notes of violet and meat with time in the glass. This is a Gran Reserva greatly marked by the Mazuelo, which should give it great ability to age. At this quality level it represents very good value. Drink 2014-2030.
Wine Spectator 96 points

Parker - Wine Advocate 96 points

Part of 6 bottle case withdrawn from bonded storage.

In excellent condition.
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261390

Name:

Marques de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja

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Marques de Murrieta

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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Bottle

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None

Wine Colour:

Red

Wine Type:

Still

Country / Region:

Spain, Rioja

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

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The 2005 Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, a classic among classics, is back in top form with the excellent 2005 vintage. Its produced from a blend of 89% Tempranillo and 11% Mazuelo (aka Carinena), a difficult grape that is in high esteem at the winery (they exceptionally produced a varietal Mazuelo in 2000 to celebrate their 150th anniversary) as they consider it adds acidity and aging potential to the blend and has been selected specifically to make part of the flagship wines blend. In 2005, the Tempranillo was harvested on September 30, the Mazuelo on October 3, and fermented separately in stainless steel vats. The Tempranillo ages in American oak barrels and the Mazuelo in French ones, both for a period of 30 months. The wine matures for a further two years in bottle before being released. Its extremely backward and tight, showing very young, with a balanced nose between spice, tertiary and cherry fruit aromas. Its a powerful, still young vintage, with plenty of glycerin, body, round tannins. An austere wine (is it the Mazuelo?), it is complex and ever-changing in the palate. It has a sense of harmony that only the best wines have. Very long and elegant. I loved its serious and austere overall feeling. 100,000 bottles produced. This is a true vin de garde which develops complex notes of violet and meat with time in the glass. This is a Gran Reserva greatly marked by the Mazuelo, which should give it great ability to age. At this quality level it represents very good value. Drink 2014-2030.
Wine Spectator 96 points

Parker - Wine Advocate 96 points

Part of 6 bottle case withdrawn from bonded storage.

In excellent condition.
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Item Details

Item ID:

261390

Name:

Marques de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja

Producer:

Marques de Murrieta

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Bottle Format:

Bottle

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Packaging

None

Wine Colour:

Red

Wine Type:

Still

Country / Region:

Spain, Rioja

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

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Royal Mail Next Day Special/Up to £500
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UK Only
Seller accepts returns within 14 days of receipt. Return shipping at the buyer's cost. Refund subject to condition.

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