- Unit price
- 433,33 €per l
D19-13-325-05
2005
14.00%
0.75L
Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha and Graciano
rioja , Spain
Parker about Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2005
A worthy follow-up of the 2007, the 2007 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial will be released in late 2015. This is a cuvée of mostly Tempranillo with the balance of Mazuelo (Cariñena), a very important grape for Castillo de Ygay in percentages that vary depending on the vintage, and it's almost 15% in 2007. 2007 was not an easy vintage and in Ygay they had a terrible mildew attack and they lost 50% of the bunches. It's a cold, rainy year, but because of that circumstance the wine is concentrated. This is still a baby, long and with depth and tannins that should melt in a couple of years. Compared with the 2005 it is fresher, perhaps not as concentrated, but for me the extra freshness compensates and puts it at a very similar quality level. And the rule of thumb is to wait at least ten years after the harvest to start uncorking any Castillo de Ygay. Cheap it is not, but very good value it is, for the quality it delivers. 110,000 bottles were produced. There will be no Castillo de Ygay in 2008, but there will be 2009, 2010 and 2011. That's something exceptional to have three vintages in a row.
Suckling over Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2005
The aromas of this show an amazing freshness of flowers and herbs such as lavender, rosemary, and violet. Then it goes to raspberries, candy and currants. Black licorice too. A truly great wine on the nose. Full-bodied, racy and linear. So polished. It's like a red ruby. 86% tempranillo and 14% mazuelo in the blend. For release in September 2015. Great length and future. Give it three years or so. Or decant two hours in advance.
Description
| Land | Spain |
| Region | rioja |
| Rebsorten | Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha and Graciano |
| Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Marqués de Murrieta SA, 26006 Logrono, La Rioja, Spain |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2015 - 2045 |
| Parker Punkte | 95+ |
| Jahrgang | 2005 |
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Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2005
The Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2005 from Marqués de Murrieta is an exceptional Rioja that masterfully embodies the tradition and excellence of this renowned winery. The 2005 vintage is considered one of the best of the early 21st century in the Rioja region, displaying impressive maturity and complexity.
The nose unfolds an intense and complex bouquet with aromas of ripe red and black fruits such as cherries, currants, and blackberries, complemented by notes of dried figs, vanilla, tobacco, and cedarwood. Subtle spice nuances such as cinnamon and cloves, as well as hints of leather and balsamic accents, add additional depth to the wine.
On the palate, the Castillo Ygay 2005 presents a harmonious balance of powerful structure and elegant freshness. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, while the lively acidity makes the wine energetic and vibrant. Layers of dark chocolate, spice, and mineral notes develop over time, leading to a long, refined finish with a lingering hint of ripe fruit and a hint of smoke.
This Gran Reserva Especial has already reached a wonderful level of maturity, but also shows exceptional potential for further years of ageing. A classic of Rioja winemaking, it represents tradition and longevity at its highest level.