Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

2001
'Beautiful in color as it blends hues of purple and red. The nose is endowed with leather, herbs and cherry, while the full palate houses a delicious range of fruit and wood flavors along with fine tannins and length. It's like a new-school classic with a traditional name and packaging.' - Wine Enthusiast, 93/100 (Jan 2007)

‘Medium red. Bright redcurrant and cherry aromas are precise and restrained. Suave red fruit flavors are gently supported by fine-grained tannins, with zesty minerality adding energy. Impressively sweet on the broad, long finish, which leaves behind a tangy mineral quality.’ - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 92/100 (Sep 2007)

‘The 2001 Gran Reserva is sourced from vineyards over 30 years of age. The wine was aged for 24 months in 25% new French and American oak. Made in Rioja’s traditional style, it has a stylish perfume of cedar, earth, mineral, violets, and blackberry. On the palate it reveals its elegant personality with red and black fruit flavors making an appearance.' - Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate (Feb 2008)

2004
‘Meaty, spicy and smooth on the nose, with subtle dryness that indicates maturity. The palate is saturated but not heavy or chewy, with body and balance that highlights plum, berry, cherry and toasty oak and spice flavors. Shows freshness, health, quality and finesse.’ - Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100 (Dec 2010)

‘(98% tempranillo and 2% graciano) Vivid ruby. Expansive aromas of cherry-cola, vanilla, sandalwood and dried rose, with a strong mineral undertone. Lush and creamy in texture, with sweet cherry and red berry compote flavors, gentle tannins and a strong note of candied flowers. The floral note builds on the finish, which is strikingly fresh, focused and persistent. Extremely elegant wine that's built to age.’ - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 92/100 (Sep 2009)

‘The 2004 Gran Reserva was aged for 24 months in 25% new French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it delivers a nose of roasted herbs, mineral, wood smoke, lavender, and black cherry. Ripe on the palate with plenty of savory fruit, it has good grip, considerable depth, and a lengthy, firm finish.’ - Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Jun 2009)