2012 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja DOCa, Spain (750ml) Liquor silky and intense

silky and intense

dark red cherry

and began on August 20th

A glorious chardonnay that I have been admiring for decades

saturated color and aromas of dark fruit

2012 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja DOCa, Spain (750ml) Liquor silky and intenseTASTING NOTES: So much dried flower, mushroom, iron, rust, sweet berry, and grilled orange. Full bodied with very elegant and refined tannins that melt in the mouth and give a real sense of place and integrity. Balanced and harmonious. The finesse and finish is endless. Production was 30% less than in 2011. Already so drinkable. A wonderful future. This is the new 1934 or 1964, two legends. Drink or hold. James Suckling, 100 pts. The 2012 Castillo