Beronia

Rioja Gran Reserva 2009

Spain
About the Session

Rioja anchors the Spanish session with a depth and breadth that rewards both traditionalists and modern-style enthusiasts. La Rioja Alta is the most extensively represented producer, with Gran Reserva 904 spanning multiple vintages and formats, alongside the classic Reservas - Viña Ardanza, Viña Alberdi, and Viña Arana. Beyond Rioja, Sierra Cantabria delivers some of the most sought-after names in the sale. Their single-vineyard Amancio across 2002 and 2007, the Finca El Bosque, and the Colección Privada 2003 represent the very top of the Rioja hierarchy.

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Beronia
Rioja Gran Reserva 2009
6 (1 x 6) 750ml
Beronia was founded in 1973 by a group of Bilbao wine enthusiasts in Ollauri, Rioja Alta; González Byass, the celebrated Jerez sherry producer, acquired a stake in 1982 and eventually took full control, bringing considerable investment to what is now a benchmark estate for traditional Rioja. The Gran Reserva is the estate's flagship wine, aged for 28 months in American oak barriques before extended bottle maturation. The 2009 is widely regarded as one of the finest Rioja vintages in a generation. Richard Hemming MW from JancisRobinson.com gave it 16.5 out of 20, Thomas Matthews from Wine Spectator gave it a rating of 92, and Josh Raynolds from Vinous gave it a rating of 91.

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Critics Ratings

“Tobacco, sweet black fruit, loads of vanilla character on the finish. Classic rioja, maturing well and justifies the oak with good fruit intensity and beautifully plush tannin.” - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Dec 2017)

“This red has density yet remains fresh and lively. Black cherry, licorice, cigar box and spice flavors mingle over light, firm tannins, fueled by balsamic and orange peel acidity that leaves a juicy, spicy finish. Graceful.” - Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Dec 2017)

“(aged for 28 months in new French oak barrels) Vivid ruby-red. Lush red and dark berry scents are accompanied by suggestions of vanilla, espresso, candied flowers and woodsmoke. Round and appealingly sweet, offering concentrated blackberry, cassis and spicecake flavors that spread out steadily on the back half. Chewy tannins add shape to the finish, which hangs on with strong, spicy persistence.” - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 91/100 (Feb 2019)

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